Private Tree Bylaw Public Information Sessions
The City of Burlington is hosting a series of public information sessions to help residents and businesses learn about the newly adopted Private Tree Bylaw. The information sessions will be held in various parts of the City at both afternoon and evening times to better accommodate people’s schedules.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020Appleby Ice Centre, Community Room 1
1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday,
Feb. 19, 2020
Central Arena, Auditorium
1 to 3 p.m.
Wednesday,
Feb. 19, 2020
Burlington Seniors’ Centre, Freeman and Indian Point Rooms
7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday,
Feb. 20, 2020
Aldershot Arena, Community Room
7 to 9 p.m.
Registration is not necessary. Presentation and Q&A will begin 15-minutes after start-times.
The sessions will cover when a permit is required, when it is not, replacement trees and costs. Participants will also be able to ask questions to Forestry staff.
About the Private Tree Bylaw
As of Jan. 27, 2020, anyone within the City’s urban boundary will need to apply online for a permit and on-site consultation to remove a tree greater than 20 cm in diameter (8”) measured at 1.4 m from the ground, or if you would like to remove more than five trees between 10 and 20 cm (4-8”) measured at 1.4 m from the ground in a calendar year. Heritage trees and endangered species are also protected.
