Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Centre Wellington, Ontario: By-law 2022-57 - Public Tree By-law

In the Township of Centre Wellington, Ontario, trees & tree removal rules are set by By-law 2022-57 - Public Tree By-law, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: first offence, to a fine not more than $50,000.00; second offence... not more than $100,000.00. A permit is required. Protected threshold: any species of woody perennial plant including its root system reaching a minimum height of three (3) metres.

By-law 2022-57 - Public Tree By-law adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.1(a)
applies to private property	no	s. 11.1
protected threshold	any species of woody perennial plant including its root system reaching a minimum height of three (3) metres	s. 1.1(x)
replacement required	payment of compensation value for each tree to be removed... or submission of compensation planting plan to the satisfaction of the Township	s. 4.1(f)
boulevard trees	Township streets are Township property; permit required to injure, destroy or remove trees located thereon.	s. 1.1(v); s. 3.1(a)
fine range	first offence, to a fine not more than $50,000.00; second offence... not more than $100,000.00	s. 8.4(a)-(b)

scout note

Regulates planting, care, maintenance, injury and removal of Township-owned (street/boulevard) trees; establishes a permit process for removal/replacement and compensation for tree loss.