Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Berwick, Nova Scotia: Town of Berwick Bylaw – Streets

In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Berwick Bylaw – Streets, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Ornamental trees; any tree, sapling or shrub planted for ornament or left growing in any street, highway, public square or park.

Town of Berwick Bylaw – Streets adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 61
protected threshold	Ornamental trees; any tree, sapling or shrub planted for ornament or left growing in any street, highway, public square or park.	s. 61
boulevard trees	All ornamental trees within street limits are under care/custody of Street Committee; no person shall damage/remove any tree in street/highway/public square/park without Committee permission.	s. 61

scout note

Puts ornamental/boulevard trees within town street limits under the Street Committee's care; no one may break, bark, root up or damage a street tree, sapling or shrub without its permission.