Trees & tree removal — Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488, Saskatchewan
Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
In the Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488, Saskatchewan, trees & tree removal rules are set by RM of Torch River No. 488 Zoning Bylaw (working copy, consolidated 2016-08-09), verified 2026-09-27. Replacement required: Restoration of vegetation shall be incorporated as a condition to issuance of a development permit.
RM of Torch River No. 488 Zoning Bylaw (working copy, consolidated 2016-08-09)
adopted bylaw
replacement required
Restoration of vegetation shall be incorporated as a condition to issuance of a development permit.
s. 5.8.7(b)
scout note
Tree/vegetation clearing is barred within 20 m of a watercourse or a slope crest over 20% RM-wide; trees, shrubs and dugouts must sit back 35 m from a municipal road centreline; the Valley Conservation District limits permanent vegetation removal to construction access (max 5 m clearing).