Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Rural Municipality of Beaver River No. 622, Saskatchewan: Rural Municipality of Beaver River No. 622 Roads Bylaw No. 02-21

In the Rural Municipality of Beaver River No. 622, Saskatchewan, trees & tree removal rules are set by Rural Municipality of Beaver River No. 622 Roads Bylaw No. 02-21, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Individual: not more than $10,000; corporation: not more than $25,000; continuing offence: maximum daily fine of not more than $2,500.00 per day. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Any sorts of trees, shrubs or live plants on or within any municipal road.

Rural Municipality of Beaver River No. 622 Roads Bylaw No. 02-21 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 6, s. 11
protected threshold	Any sorts of trees, shrubs or live plants on or within any municipal road	s. 6
boulevard trees	No person shall plant, remove or bury trees on a municipal road without Council permission; no overhanging; unsafe sight-line trees may be cut back.	s. 6
fine range	Individual: not more than $10,000; corporation: not more than $25,000; continuing offence: maximum daily fine of not more than $2,500.00 per day.	s. 21

scout note

Bans planting, removing or burying trees, shrubs or live plants on or within a municipal road without Council permission; bans trees overhanging a road; trees affecting sightlines may be cut back; removal permit process runs through the RM's road-allowance brushing policy.