Trees & tree removal — Northern Sunrise County, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Municipal District of Northern Sunrise County, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Northern Sunrise County Public Places Bylaw No. B409/22, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $75 first offence; $150 second offence; $300 third and subsequent offences. A permit is required.

Northern Sunrise County Public Places Bylaw No. B409/22 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 12.1
applies to private property no s. 12.1; s. 2.1(h)
fine range $75 first offence; $150 second offence; $300 third and subsequent offences Schedule "A" (Cutting of vegetation)
scout note

Public Places Bylaw bars cutting trees, clearing brush/vegetation, or cutting firewood from any County-owned Public Place (park, reserve) without the Chief Administrative Officer's express written permission; the restriction doesn't apply to County employees or contractors acting in the course of their duties.

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