Tree Permit Application

Tree Permit Application Process:

The destruction, removal or injury of trees on private property may be prohibited under the Town's Tree By-law, unless authorized by a Tree Permit.

Documents Required

Owner Authorization Form (if applying on the owner’s behalf)

A an aerial image of the property where the tree(s) are being removed with a marked "X" to clearly show which tree(s) are being removed (instructions below)

Photograph(s) of the full tree(s) you are applying for

Other Documents that may be required

An arborist report prepared by a qualified tree professional

A tree protection plan drawn to scale with tree inventory details if details are not provided elsewhere

Consent letter (if applying to remove or injure a boundary tree or a tree you do not own)

Basic risk assessment form from a qualified tree professional

Tree replacement plan (if removing regulated trees and you intend to plant new trees)

How to Make an Aerial Image for your Application

Click on this link: Geopedia

Type in your address in the address bar at the top of the screen. Scroll with your mouse to zoom in on the property;

At the bottom of the page, there is a tool bar, click the icon that looks like a paint easel

Click on the line/icon and change the colour to black. Use your mouse to create an X over the tree that you plan to remove

Close the drawing window

Right click your mouse on the property and press print

Save this as a PDF and send this map in with your application for a tree permit

An application is not considered complete until the Town of Fort Erie has received all of the documents required as well as the permit fees. Payment will be online and requested when you submit your application.

Once your application is screened and reviewed by staff, additional permit fees and/or security deposits may be required. This will be identified by staff with further directions on how to make the final payment prior to issuing your tree permit. For a list of fees and securities, please review our Fee Schedule.

Please note that a completed application is not a tree permit or guarantee that a tree permit will be issued. For questions concerning the tree permit application process and/or the Town Tree By-laws, contact the Town of Fort Erie through email at zgeorge@forterie.ca or by phone 905-871-1600 ext. 2536.

Please ensure you have read the above instructions before applying for your tree permit application.

Start your Tree Permit Application