Trees & tree removal — Grand Valley, Ontario

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

In the Town of Grand Valley, Ontario, trees & tree removal rules are set by By-law 2019-10 - Protecting and Enhancing Grand Valley's Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: a fine of not more than $3,000.00. A permit is required. Replacement required: Private owners encouraged but not required to replace; developers required to include provisions for replacing trees in approved development plans.

By-law 2019-10 - Protecting and Enhancing Grand Valley's Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3: "unless the authority of the Council of the Town of Grand Valley is obtained by resolution"
applies to private property yes s. 2: "Every owner of a tree within the Town shall take steps to preserve the tree canopy"
replacement required Private owners encouraged but not required to replace; developers required to include provisions for replacing trees in approved development plans s. 2: "encouraged to replace the tree"; s. 9: "require developers to include provisions for preserving, replacing and enhancing trees"
boulevard trees No person shall injure, destroy, remove or cut down a highway tree without council authority by resolution s. 3
fine range a fine of not more than $3,000.00 s. 4: "a fine of not more than $3,000.00"
scout note

Prohibits injuring, destroying, removing or cutting down trees on any highway/boulevard within the Town without Council authorization; fine up to $3,000; encourages tree replacement and native-species planting on private property.

Machine-readable: trees.json · Official website: http://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Trees & tree removal across Ontario · Trees & tree removal in other municipalities