Canada-wide tree rule guide
Replacement trees
Approval to cut a tree can come with a requirement to replant, meet a minimum tree count or pay compensation when replacement cannot be planted on the property.
What to check.
Replacement rules can depend on tree size, permit type, development approval and the number of trees removed. Confirm species, minimum size and planting deadline from the local source.
Why there is no national yes/no answer.
Canadian municipalities use very different systems. Some regulate most larger private trees. Some regulate only woodlots, environmental lands or development sites. Others focus almost entirely on public trees. The city guide is where Tree Rules Canada publishes the local source-derived answer.
Research note
This page explains a research process, not legal or arboricultural advice. Confirm the current rule with the municipality and use a qualified arborist where tree health or structural risk is in question.