Local tree-rule guide
Norfolk County tree rules
Ordinary private trees are separate from woodland and public-tree rules.
The local rule
Norfolk County’s Forestry By-law 2022-98 applies to qualifying woodlands of 1 hectare or more. An ordinary private backyard tree outside a qualifying woodland is not regulated by that Forestry By-law.
Public and boundary trees are regulated separately, so confirm ownership before removal or injury. A public-tree or boundary-tree approval should not be presented as a permit for every ordinary private tree.
Before work starts
- Ownership: check the property line. Public and boundary trees may follow a different process.
- Site context: review any development approval, covenant or protected-area conditions.
- Work requirements: confirm any permit, exemption or protection requirements that apply to the planned work.
Official sources
Primary municipal source reviewed September 23, 2026. Rules can change; confirm with the local authority before work. How we research