Urban Tree By-law Public Consultation

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Consultation has concluded

The survey is closed.

The consultant's report regarding this public consultation process was before Council in June 2018.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this process.

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake was assessing the need for a Tree By-law to regulate the protection and removal of trees on private property within the Town’s urban areas.

We understand that through creating any such By-law, there is a need to balance the preservation and protection of trees and the greater good of the community with the need to respect the rights and responsibilities of individual property owners. As such, the Town embarked

The survey is closed.

The consultant's report regarding this public consultation process was before Council in June 2018.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this process.

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake was assessing the need for a Tree By-law to regulate the protection and removal of trees on private property within the Town’s urban areas.

We understand that through creating any such By-law, there is a need to balance the preservation and protection of trees and the greater good of the community with the need to respect the rights and responsibilities of individual property owners. As such, the Town embarked on public consultation to hear residents feedback, including whether or not they were in favour of this By-law and how the By-law would be created.

The Private Tree By-Law only applies to our urban areas. Please see the map below that depicts where the By-law applies. Niagara Region’s Tree and Forest Conservation By-Law (By-Law No. 30-2008) would continue to apply to the regulation of woodlots in the Town.


Consultation has concluded

  • Benefits to Private Tree By-laws

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    Other municipalities have adopted Private Tree By-laws, citing the overall community benefits of the urban forest, including:

    • Promoting biodiversity, providing habitat and food for wildlife.
    • Supporting human health and improve quality of life.
    • Improving the overall neighbourhood aesthetic and leading to increased property values.
    • Reducing stormwater runoff, reducing summer evaporation and increasing groundwater recharge – leading to improved water quality and quantity. Trees also reduce soil erosion and the possibility of flooding.
    • Improving air quality, through the absorption of carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) and release of oxygen. Trees also absorb pollutants, trap dust and block noise.
    • Providing protection from the wind and sun, leading to home energy savings.

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