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Permit to Injure or Remove City-owned Park Trees
Removal or injury of parkland trees.
You need it when: Trees in City parkland.
Why it's needed
- Required for parkland trees.
When to apply
- Usually also needs a Parks Access Agreement for the works.
Review time
Plan for about 40 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Arborist report, site plan, compensation planting plan
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Urban Forestry online application.
Often needed first
Forms and guides
- Application to Injure or Remove Trees (2026) (City of Toronto, application form)
- Tree Protection Policy and Specifications for Construction Near Trees (City of Toronto, standard / specification)
- Arborist Report Guidelines (City of Toronto, guide)
- Municipal Code Chapter 608: Parks (City of Toronto, by-law)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.