{"id":4400,"date":"2021-01-06T08:03:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T13:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.emondagesbp.com\/?p=4400"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:29:13","slug":"tree-felling-south-shore-permits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emondagesbp.com\/en\/tree-felling-south-shore-permits\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree felling on the South Shore: who to call and what permits to obtain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Felling a tree consists of cutting it down completely using any one of several different methods. Obviously, this type of work must be done safely, as it involves certain risks. Contrary to what some may think, it takes more than just a ladder and a chainsaw to cut down a tree.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is tree felling necessary?<\/h2>\n

The decision to remove a tree shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly or made at whim. In fact, trees are generally removed only if they exhibit signs of rot or disease, if they\u2019re dead, or if they interfere with electrical wires and therefore pose a certain risk of damage.<\/p>\n

You should also be aware that cities have been imposing an increasing number of regulations regarding tree felling. That\u2019s why, before you do anything, you should obtain a permit from your city authorities; otherwise, you may end up having to pay a fine.<\/p>\n

Permit request for tree felling<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s a list of the principal municipalities on the South Shore, along with links to their websites.<\/b> There, you\u2019ll find more information on tree felling and how to obtain a permit in your area (for many cities, information is available in French only on their website, you’ll have to call their urbanism service to get the information in English).<\/span><\/p>\n