In the Summer Village of Burnstick Lake, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Summer Village of Burnstick Lake Tree Removal Permitting Bylaw 90-2023, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250.00 per tree with a trunk diameter of 5 cm (2 inches) or less; $500.00 per tree with a trunk diameter greater than 5 cm (2 inches). A permit is required.
Summer Village of Burnstick Lake Tree Removal Permitting Bylaw 90-2023
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 3.1; s. 6.1
applies to private property
no
s. 3.1
fine range
$250.00 per tree with a trunk diameter of 5 cm (2 inches) or less; $500.00 per tree with a trunk diameter greater than 5 cm (2 inches)
s. 7.1(a)-(b)
scout note
Requires a written permit to cut down or remove a live standing tree from public lands (marked trees only); dead/storm-damaged trees exempt; fines $250-$500 per tree for unpermitted removal; repealed Bylaw 31-1998.