Trees & tree removal — Calmar, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Calmar, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Calmar Community Standards Bylaw 2020-16, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than that established in this section, and not exceeding $10,000.00; Appendix "A" minimum penalties. Replacement required: responsible for and ensure the replacement of any shrubbery or trees located on the street which have been damaged or removed during the process of development. Boulevard trees: be responsible for and ensure the replacement of any shrubbery or trees located on the street.

Town of Calmar Community Standards Bylaw 2020-16 adopted bylaw
applies to private property yes s. 63(3)(b)
replacement required responsible for and ensure the replacement of any shrubbery or trees located on the street which have been damaged or removed during the process of development s. 59(1)
boulevard trees be responsible for and ensure the replacement of any shrubbery or trees located on the street s. 59(1)
fine range not less than that established in this section, and not exceeding $10,000.00; Appendix "A" minimum penalties s. 67(1); Appendix "A"
scout note

Street-use permits may require a tree protection plan and tree protection barriers (ss.50-52); owners developing land adjacent to a street must replace street trees or shrubs damaged or removed during development (s.59); owners must move or prune trees that are a nuisance to users of public sidewalks or streets.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: https://www.calmar.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Trees & tree removal across Alberta · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities