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Forest Conservation Bylaws
In Ontario, municipalities have the responsibility for ensuring that proper regulations and plans are in place to protect natural features on private land. Protection can be achieved through the voluntary efforts of landowners (prompted
In Ontario, municipalities have the responsibility for ensuring that proper regulations and plans are in place to protect natural features on private land. Protection can be achieved through the voluntary efforts of landowners (prompted
by public education and awareness programs) or through regulatory mechanisms such as bylaws or the official municipal planning process. Under the Municipal Act, 2001, both upper and lower tier municipalities have the power to enact tree-cutting bylaws (also known as forest conservation bylaws).
Here is some information that may be of interest to woodlot owners, loggers, municipal staff and others who want to find out more about forest conservation bylaws in Ontario.
Here is some information that may be of interest to woodlot owners, loggers, municipal staff and others who want to find out more about forest conservation bylaws in Ontario.
Legislation - the history of tree-cutting and forest conservation bylaws in Ontario.
FAQs - here are the answers to frequently asked questions about tree bylaws.
A List of Municipalities with a Bylaw - before you cut you should check to see if your municipality has a bylaw.
Developing a Bylaw - useful tools in developing a forest conservation bylaw.
Forest Conservation By-Laws in Ontario - this extension note provides general information on the purpose and use of Forest Conservation By-laws and their role in private land forest management in Ontario.
Site developed and maintained by The Ontario Woodlot Association
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