In order to protect our urban forests, Montreal West’s tree by-law requires that you get authorization from the Town Urban Planning Manager in order to cut down any tree on private property with a diameter of more than 10 cm at a height of 25 cm from the ground.
The free permit will be granted by the Urban Planning Manager if the tree is:
Any contravention of this by-law is punishable by a fine of up to $300 in addition to court costs incurred; you may also be required to replace the tree.