Trees

The Town of Fort Erie places a high priority on the conservation of the natural environment and regulates tree cutting within woodlands that are between 0.5 and 1 hectare in size as per By-law No. 60-04. The Town is currently undertaking a review of By-law No. 60-04.

Before you remove a tree within a woodland or an Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone, please contact the Town to understand your obligations under the By-law.
To determine if your property falls within an Environmental Conservation Overlay Zone, please click here: https://myforterie.geopedia.ca/

Residents should note that trees may also be regulated under the Niagara Region Woodland Conservation By-law No. 2020-79 for Woodlands over 1 hectare in size. Additionally, approvals and/or permits from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) may be required if your property falls within NPCA Regulated Lands.

Tree By-law - Open House

Take notice that the Council of the Town of Fort Erie will hold an Open House regarding the amendment to By-Law No. 60-04 – A By-Law to Regulate the Destruction, Injury and Harvesting of Trees in The Town of Fort Erie.

The current Town of Fort Erie By-law regulates trees located within select woodlands within the Town. Staff are seeking input from residents regarding potential amendments to the by-law, including:

• Types of trees that are regulated
• Compensation for destroyed and injured trees
• Exemptions
• Permitting process

Have your say

Your input on the proposed matter is welcome and encouraged. You can provide input by speaking at the Open House or by providing a written submission to the Town before the date of the meeting.

OPEN HOUSE

Date: Monday, September 25, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Fort Erie Town Hall (1 Municipal Centre Drive)

A brief presentation by Town staff is planned for 6:10 p.m., followed by a comment/ question and answer period.