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Trees & tree removal — Foam Lake, Saskatchewan: Town of Foam Lake Bylaw for Governing of Town Owned Trees (Bylaw No. 06-2024)

In the Town of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Foam Lake Bylaw for Governing of Town Owned Trees (Bylaw No. 06-2024), verified 2026-09-27. Protected threshold: All trees on Town property; a tree is on Town property if 50 percent or more of the tree's trunk is on Town property. Boulevard trees: Residents may not remove boulevard trees; only Town employees or contractors may. Town removes if imminent threat and cannot be saved, then supplies replacement.

Town of Foam Lake Bylaw for Governing of Town Owned Trees (Bylaw No. 06-2024) adopted bylaw

applies to private property	yes	s. 5(ii)
protected threshold	All trees on Town property; a tree is on Town property if 50 percent or more of the tree's trunk is on Town property.	s. 2(i); s. 2(ii)(a)
replacement required	Town will remove and supply a replacement tree if a boulevard tree cannot be saved; new developments/in-fill require minimum two boulevard trees; new residential lots with no boulevard require minimum two trees on property.	s. 3(iii)(c); s. 4(i)-(ii); s. 6(i)
boulevard trees	Residents may not remove boulevard trees; only Town employees or contractors may. Town removes if imminent threat and cannot be saved, then supplies replacement.	s. 3(iv)(a); s. 3(iii)(c)

scout note

Protects all Town-owned trees from unnecessary injury/removal; only the Town (or its contractor) may remove a boulevard tree, and must supply a replacement; new residential lots with a boulevard must plant/maintain a minimum of two boulevard trees.