In the City of Brantford, Ontario, trees & tree removal rules are set by By-law 94-2024 - City Trees (planting, maintenance, protection) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: minimum fine of $500.00 and a maximum fine of $100,000.00; minimum fine of $500.00 and a maximum fine of $10,000.00 per day. A permit is required. Protected threshold: All City Trees (woody perennial plant located on City Property).
By-law 94-2024 - City Trees (planting, maintenance, protection)
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
Part V, s. 7(f)
applies to private property
no
Part III, s. 2
protected threshold
All City Trees (woody perennial plant located on City Property)
Part II, Definitions, 'City Tree'
replacement required
Replacement Trees replanted at suitable location or payment of Tree Replacement Value
Part III, s. 5(i), s. 5(j)
boulevard trees
City Property includes boulevard. Contractors must take special precautions to protect trees located in boulevards.
Part II, 'City Property'; Part V, s. 7(c)
scout note
Regulates planting, maintenance and protection of City-owned/boulevard trees in Brantford; repeals and replaces By-law 38-2023; sets tree-replacement compensation ratios by removed-tree diameter (3:1 up to 10:1).
By-law 95-2024 - Private Tree Protection By-law
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 4.1
applies to private property
yes
Title; s. 1.1 'Application'
protected threshold
Trees of any size within a 1 acre or greater Woodlot; Core Natural Areas; species set forth in Schedule C
s. 2.1(a)-(c)
replacement required
Plant Replacement Trees per Schedule B ratios; contribute financially to the City's Tree Replacement Fund
s. 11.2, 11.6; Schedule B
boulevard trees
this By-law will not apply, as it is under the jurisdiction of the City Tree Protection By-law 38-2023
s. 6.6
fine range
minimum fine of $500.00 and a maximum fine of $100,000.00; minimum fine of $500.00 and a maximum fine of $10,000.00 per day
s. 17.2-17.3
scout note
Prohibits injury/destruction of private trees in designated Woodlots and Core Natural Areas without a permit; repeals By-law 119-2017; protects listed rare species (Schedule C) even outside those areas.