Tree cutting permit, SherbrookeTrees are precious beings that provide many services to humans. Therefore, we cannot cut them down as we wish. Probably every municipality has a tree cutting bylaw.
In Sherbrooke, your main reference is the City of Sherbrooke's Zoning and Subdivision By-law number 1200. This page outlines some considerations regarding tree cutting. However, it is not exhaustive. In addition, to avoid any misinterpretation and to access up-to-date information, you must refer to the City directly and to the official by-laws. Certificate of authorization for tree cutting
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Do not cut down trees in the public right-of-way. The City of Sherbrooke is responsible. Contact them if necessary.
The term "felling" includes the following actions: cutting, pruning of more than 50% of the crown or roots, injection of noxious products, incisions in the bark, backfilling over the roots of a thickness greater than 10 cm (unless done in accordance with the methods recognized in Quebec for tree preservation).
The felling of trees requires a permit or certificate. The fee for this is $25, except in several situations mentioned in Bylaw 1202 on permits and certificates, which is available on the City of Sherbrooke's website.
There is a PDF application form for a permit or certificate of authorization that can be downloaded online. One of them is specifically for tree cutting and includes a specific data sheet to be filled out. This form allows you to indicate the number of trees involved, your reasons for cutting down, the type of area and the location where the cutting will take place. In addition, this form specifies the documents to be attached to your application, including photos and a site plan where you will locate the trees to be cut down. In some cases, you will have to replace the felled tree and some species are prohibited.
Send your request and all documents to the following address: https://contenu.maruche.ca/Fichiers/3337a882-4a53-e611-80ea-00155d09650f/Sites/333ceda8-915d-e611-80ea-00155d09650f/Documents/Permis,%20certificats%20et%20vignettes/Permis%20et%20fiches%20techniques/Fiche-Technique-no10-abattage-arbres.pdf.
Send your request and all documents to the following address: demandes.permis@sherbrooke.ca. You will be contacted once your application has been processed. Further contact information is provided at the end of this page.
Felling in violation of the zoning by-law is subject to fines.
The term "felling" includes the following actions: cutting, pruning of more than 50% of the crown or roots, injection of noxious products, incisions in the bark, backfilling over the roots of a thickness greater than 10 cm (unless done in accordance with the methods recognized in Quebec for tree preservation).
The felling of trees requires a permit or certificate. The fee for this is $25, except in several situations mentioned in Bylaw 1202 on permits and certificates, which is available on the City of Sherbrooke's website.
There is a PDF application form for a permit or certificate of authorization that can be downloaded online. One of them is specifically for tree cutting and includes a specific data sheet to be filled out. This form allows you to indicate the number of trees involved, your reasons for cutting down, the type of area and the location where the cutting will take place. In addition, this form specifies the documents to be attached to your application, including photos and a site plan where you will locate the trees to be cut down. In some cases, you will have to replace the felled tree and some species are prohibited.
Send your request and all documents to the following address: https://contenu.maruche.ca/Fichiers/3337a882-4a53-e611-80ea-00155d09650f/Sites/333ceda8-915d-e611-80ea-00155d09650f/Documents/Permis,%20certificats%20et%20vignettes/Permis%20et%20fiches%20techniques/Fiche-Technique-no10-abattage-arbres.pdf.
Send your request and all documents to the following address: demandes.permis@sherbrooke.ca. You will be contacted once your application has been processed. Further contact information is provided at the end of this page.
Felling in violation of the zoning by-law is subject to fines.
Acceptable reasons for cutting down a tree
Felling is permitted where a tree is diseased (including an infested ash tree or an ash tree in an outbreak area), dead or dangerous to human safety or because it is a nuisance or damaging to other trees or public or private property.
It is also necessary to prepare a site for construction or works that are subject to a permit, or because it is necessary to clear space for authorized construction, works or works, or for trees that interfere with infrastructure.
In particular, the felling of trees on large properties or in agricultural or rural areas or on a slope is subject to special conditions.
In certain cases, the felled trees must be replaced if the minimum number of trees required is no longer respected according to the size of the lot.
It is also necessary to prepare a site for construction or works that are subject to a permit, or because it is necessary to clear space for authorized construction, works or works, or for trees that interfere with infrastructure.
In particular, the felling of trees on large properties or in agricultural or rural areas or on a slope is subject to special conditions.
In certain cases, the felled trees must be replaced if the minimum number of trees required is no longer respected according to the size of the lot.
Service points for felling permit applications in Sherbrooke
For any tree in imminent danger, contact the control center immediately at 819-821-5858.
For any questions regarding the removal of a tree, please contact the Planning and Land Management Department, located at 555 des Grandes-Fourches Street South, Block B, Sherbrooke.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 610, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5H9
819 821-5905
You may contact an inspector or submit your permit application in person at these locations:
Downtown Area
555 des Grandes-Fourches Street South
819-821-5905
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rock Forest sector
1000 du Haut-Bois Street North
819-564-7444
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Brompton Sector
133 Laval Street
819-846-2757
During the pandemic: 819-821-5905
Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fleurimont sector
967 du Conseil Street
819-565-9954
During the pandemic: 819-821-5905
Monday and Wednesday, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lennoxville Sector
150 Queen Street
819-569-9388
During the pandemic: 819-821-5905.
Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
It would be wise to validate the opening hours or to verify if an appointment is required before coming to the office.
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For any questions regarding the removal of a tree, please contact the Planning and Land Management Department, located at 555 des Grandes-Fourches Street South, Block B, Sherbrooke.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 610, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5H9
819 821-5905
You may contact an inspector or submit your permit application in person at these locations:
Downtown Area
555 des Grandes-Fourches Street South
819-821-5905
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rock Forest sector
1000 du Haut-Bois Street North
819-564-7444
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Brompton Sector
133 Laval Street
819-846-2757
During the pandemic: 819-821-5905
Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fleurimont sector
967 du Conseil Street
819-565-9954
During the pandemic: 819-821-5905
Monday and Wednesday, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lennoxville Sector
150 Queen Street
819-569-9388
During the pandemic: 819-821-5905.
Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
It would be wise to validate the opening hours or to verify if an appointment is required before coming to the office.
Christmas tree and bugs