Trees & tree removal — Thorhild County, Alberta

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

The Municipal District of Thorhild County, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Thorhild County Land Use Bylaw 1194-2015 (Consolidated February 2026), verified 2026-09-27.

Thorhild County Land Use Bylaw 1194-2015 (Consolidated February 2026) adopted bylaw
fine range $100.00 for the first offence and $250.00 for a second or subsequent offence; $500.00 for the first offence and $1000.00 for a second or subsequent offence for industrial uses; not less than $125.00, plus court costs, for each offence if prosecuted and convicted. s. 5.3(3), s. 5.3(4), s. 5.3(7)
scout note

Requires a development permit before clearing trees/natural vegetation in campground, recreational and certain lot developments, and lets the Development Authority block removal near environmentally sensitive areas.

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