Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Brandon, Manitoba: City of Brandon Tree Protection By-law No. 7285

In the City of Brandon, Manitoba, trees & tree removal rules are set by City of Brandon Tree Protection By-law No. 7285, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Replacement required: pay... the inventory and replacement cost of the Public Tree being removed. Boulevard trees: No planting on City Property (includes boulevards) without authorization. Only City may remove or replace Public Trees on City Property.

City of Brandon Tree Protection By-law No. 7285 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 8; s. 5.3
applies to private property	yes	s. 2; s. 3(c) 'STRADDLING TREE'
replacement required	pay... the inventory and replacement cost of the Public Tree being removed	s. 5.5(b)
boulevard trees	No planting on City Property (includes boulevards) without authorization. Only City may remove or replace Public Trees on City Property.	s. 5; s. 6; s. 3(c) 'CITY PROPERTY', 'BOULEVARD'

scout note

Protects public/boulevard trees on City property: no person may remove, cut, prune, poison or damage a public tree without authorization; only Parks & Recreation Services may remove/replace trees; violators face fines and replacement/removal costs.