Anytime you are planning to have a tree removed in Edmonton it’s important to find out whether a permit is required. In this case it’s always a smart move to call an arborist in Edmonton. The short answer is it will depend on if the tree is protected, some examples of protected trees are:

–       On land owned by or in the possession of the district ( land, park, boulevard, road land allowance )

–       Within a streamside protected area

–       On a terrain with a slope greater than 30%

–       A replacement tree

–       A heritage tree

–       A wildlife tree

–       Located on waterfront or wetland

–       One of the following species: Arbutus, Garry Oak, Oregon Ash, Pacific Yew, Western White Pine. Yellow Cedar

Should the tree be protected and does not meet any of these definitions of protected you will still require a permit if it …