Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

Trees & tree removal — Luseland, Saskatchewan: Town of Luseland Bylaw No. 2023-07 (Public Tree Bylaw)

In the Town of Luseland, Saskatchewan, trees & tree removal rules are set by Town of Luseland Bylaw No. 2023-07 (Public Tree Bylaw), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First Offence: $500.00; Subsequent Offences: $1000.00 each. A permit is required. Protected threshold: Public Tree: any tree with any part of its trunk located on Town Lands; no species or DBH threshold stated.

Town of Luseland Bylaw No. 2023-07 (Public Tree Bylaw) adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	without prior written authorization from Council
applies to private property	no	A BYLAW TO PROTECT PUBLIC TREES
protected threshold	Public Tree: any tree with any part of its trunk located on Town Lands; no species or DBH threshold stated.	any part of its trunk located on Town Lands
replacement required	Replacement tree(s) must be planted within one year; Council may require payment of a sum in lieu of planting a tree.	replacement tree(s) must be planted within one year; payment of a sum in lieu of planting a tree
boulevard trees	Boulevards and road rights-of-way are Town Lands; trees there are Public Trees subject to this Bylaw.	boulevards and road rights-of-way
fine range	First Offence: $500.00; Subsequent Offences: $1000.00 each	$500.00 $1000.00 each; First Offence: Subsequent Offences

scout note

Bans removing, moving, cutting or pruning a public tree without Council authorization; requires replacement trees within one year, sized/spec'd by Council; repeals Bylaw 2022-03.