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York Region Forest Conservation By-law Permit
Good Forestry Practices Permit (a prescription by a Registered Professional Forester) or Special Permit (other removals consistent with land-use policies) [york.ca].
You need it when: Injuring or removing trees in a treed area larger than 0.2 ha (0.5 acres) in York Region.
Why it's needed
- A permit is needed before any trees in these woodlands are injured or removed [york.ca].
When to apply
- Before clearing.
Review time
Plan for about 30 business days. estimate
Documents for a complete application
- Permit application
- Silvicultural prescription by a Registered Professional Forester (Good Forestry Practices) [york.ca]
- Map of the affected area
How to submit
- York Region Forestry; 1-877-464-9675 [york.ca].
Fees
Good Forestry Practices $25; Special Permit $250 (≤0.2 ha) or $500 (>0.2 ha); $25 for bona fide farmers [york.ca].
Forms and guides
- York Region Good Forestry Practices Permit (Region of York, application form)
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.