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Five practical tree-rule questions.
Each guide uses official municipal examples while keeping the final answer local.
Article batch reviewed Sep. 13, 2026
Do I Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Canada?There is no Canada-wide private-tree permit threshold. Learn what municipalities commonly regulate and how to check the local rule.How to Measure Tree Diameter (DBH) for a PermitMunicipal tree bylaws often use diameter at breast height. Here is how to read the local rule without mixing measurement heights or multi-stem formulas.Dead or Hazardous Tree Removal: Do You Still Need a Permit?Dead and dangerous trees can have exemptions, simplified permits or evidence requirements. The answer still depends on the municipality.When Does a Tree Permit Require an Arborist Report?Arborist reports are common for hazardous trees, construction impacts and some private-tree permits, but the municipal application controls.Replacement Trees After Removal: How Municipal Rules WorkA tree-removal approval can require replanting, minimum tree sizes or compensation. Replacement rules are municipal and permit-specific.