A permit is required to remove or injure any tree on private property which is over 30cm diameter measured from 1.4 metres above ground level.

City Fee for Removal permit application:

• $132.21 PER TREE (no maximum)
• $275.99 PER TREE if the tree to be removed is a boundary or shared neighbour tree.

Arborist Report Required for Application

• Planting plan required for application (note: for each tree removed the property owner will be required to commit to re-planting 1-3 trees back on to their property).
• Dead or imminent hazard trees are exempt from the Private Tree By-law if authorized by Toronto Forestry.

Note: Removing or injuring trees in relation to development, construction or landscaping falls under a separate application. Please consult your Cohen & Master arborist.

A permit is required to remove any tree on private property which is over 20cm measured at 1.37m off the ground.

A permit is required to remove any tree on private property which is over 20cm diameter measured from the base of the tree.

City Fee for Removal permit application:

• $60.00 for processing
• $100.00 per tree over 20cm diamater
• $550.00 tree replacement charge

Note: For any tree that is dead, hazardous, or for ash trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer, a specific permit application is still needed, but there are no fees required.

A permit is required to remove any tree which is over 15cm diameter measured at breast height (DBH)

City Fee for Removal permit application:

• $50.00 for the first tree between 15cm and 24cm.
• $325.00 for any additional trees, or for trees larger than 24cm.
• As a condition of the permit, one replacement tree must be planted for every 10cm DBH of healthy tree removed. A $300.00 security deposit is required for each tree to be planted. The security deposit will be refunded once a final inspection of the replacement plantings is complete.

Note: Dead and high-risk trees, ash trees and buckthorn require a permit, but are exempt from fees.

You need a permit to remove trees on private property if you are removing one (1) or more trees which measure 15cm diameter or greater – including dead and/or dying trees or ash trees.

Replacement trees are required for each tree removed.

City Fee for Removal permit application:

• $434.52 for removing 1 tree that is 15cm or over.
• $124.14 for each additional healthy tree 15cm or over.

Note: Dead, hazardous, or Ash trees will be exempt from fees.

A permit is required to remove or injure any tree on private property which is 20cm diameter when measured at breast height.

City Fee for Removal permit application:

• The permit application must include a non-refundable fee of $150.00 for one tree.
• Each additional tree will cost $50.00, up to a maximum charge of $400.00.

Note: You do not need a permit to remove trees that are dead, diseased, or hazardous.

A permit is required to remove or injure any tree on city owned property (all trees of any diameter are protected).

City Fee for Removal permit application:

• $395.53 PER TREE (no maximum)

Arborist Report Required for Application

• Planting plan required for application (note: For each tree removed the property owner will be required to commit to re-planting 1-3 trees back on to city property)
• Property owner will be required to pay for the cash value of the tree as determined by Toronto Forestry

Note: Removing or injuring trees in relation to development, construction or landscaping falls under a separate application. Please consult your Cohen & Master arborist.

Authorization is required to prune any tree on city owned property. Only a city approved contractor will be authorized to perform the work.

A permit is required to remove or injure any tree on in a designated ravine and natural feature area. (all trees of any diameter are protected)

Arborist Report Required for Application

• Planting plan required for application (note: For each tree removed the property owner will be required to commit to re-planting anywhere from 1 to 15 trees, depending on the size of the tree being removed – please ask your arborist for specific details)
• A deposit will be required by Toronto Forestry against the proposed planting and will be held until the newly planted trees are established.
• Dead or imminent hazard trees are exempt from the Ravine Tree By-law if authorized by Toronto Forestry.

Note: Removing or injuring trees in relation to development, construction or landscaping falls under a separate application. Please consult your Cohen & Master arborist.