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Region of Durham Woodland By-law Permit (Good Forestry / Clear Cutting)
Good Forestry Practices Permit (a Forest Management Prescription is needed for more than 50 trees or sensitive areas) or Clear Cutting Permit (more than 0.1 ha; over 1 ha needs Regional Council approval and a public meeting). Exemptions include work by the Region, municipalities and conservation authorities, transmission and gas lines, and trees removed under a building permit [DUR].
You need it when: Removing trees in a woodland of 1 hectare or more in Durham Region; smaller woodlands fall under local tree by-laws.
Why it's needed
- Protects regional woodlands [DUR].
When to apply
- Before clearing; clear cuts over 1 ha need a public meeting and Council [DUR].
Review time
Plan for about 30 business days. estimate; longer with Council
Documents for a complete application
- Application form [DUR]
- Forest Management Prescription (more than 50 trees or sensitive areas) [DUR]
- Mapping of the woodland and removal area
How to submit
- Community Growth and Economic Development, by certified cheque [DUR].
Fees
Good Forestry $50; Clear Cutting $500 (0.1–1 ha) or $1,000 (over 1 ha) plus advertising [DUR].
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