Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Nanton, Alberta: Town of Nanton Public Tree Management Bylaw No. 1349/21

In the Town of Nanton, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Nanton Public Tree Management Bylaw No. 1349/21, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not less than established in this Part and not exceeding $10,000; Schedule "B" specified penalties: $250 first, $500 second, $1,000 third. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Any tree which has any part of its trunk located in a Public Place.

Town of Nanton Public Tree Management Bylaw No. 1349/21 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.1.1(b)
applies to private property	no	s. 2.1.16
protected threshold	Any tree which has any part of its trunk located in a Public Place	s. 2.1.16
replacement required	As a condition of Permit, the Town may require that any Public Tree cut down be replaced at the permittee's expense. Unless waived, any tree cut down must be replaced within one growing season at a ratio of two replacement trees for each tree removed. A Permittee may have to compensate or source replacement trees for the Town.	Schedule "A"; s. 3.2.4
boulevard trees	Boulevard tree removal plan includes complete removal including stump or grinding stump flush to grade.	Schedule "A"
fine range	Not less than established in this Part and not exceeding $10,000; Schedule "B" specified penalties: $250 first, $500 second, $1,000 third.	s. 3.3.1; Schedule "B"

scout note

Public Tree Management Bylaw requires a permit before damaging, killing or removing any tree in a public space (park, boulevard, reserve); removed public trees generally must be replaced 1-for-1 or 2-for-1 depending on caliper/height, with applications going through the Town before any cutting.