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Arborist Reports in Clarington
An ISA Certified Arborist writes tree removal permit reports and construction arborist reports for properties in Clarington.
- Permit required in
- Woodlots of 0.2 hectares or more, Environmental Protection-designated lands, and trees within 120 metres of a mapped wetland
- Regional rule
- Durham Region Woodland By-law 30-2020 also applies for woodlands 1 hectare or more, on top of Clarington's own woodlot and wetland-buffer triggers
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- Permit required in
- Woodlots of 0.2 hectares or more, Environmental Protection-designated lands, and trees within 120 metres of a mapped wetland
- Regional rule
- Durham Region Woodland By-law 30-2020 also applies for woodlands 1 hectare or more, on top of Clarington's own woodlot and wetland-buffer triggers
Tree Bylaws in Clarington
Clarington's Woodlot Preservation By-law 97-35 protects trees in woodlots of 0.2 hectares or more, Environmental Protection-designated lands, and trees within 120 metres of a mapped wetland. An individual tree on an ordinary residential lot outside those areas needs no municipal permit.
Clarington is Durham Region's largest municipality by area, with rural and wooded land around Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. We check any treed property against the woodlot and wetland-buffer triggers.
Durham Region's Woodland By-law 30-2020 applies on top of Clarington's own rules, adding a permit requirement for woodlands of 1 hectare or more anywhere in the Region.
Clarington tree permit rules
Minimum Diameter
Zone-based permit: required for woodlots of 0.2 hectares or more, Environmental Protection-designated lands, and trees within 120 metres of a mapped wetland. No permit needed for an ordinary tree on a standard lot outside those areas.
Permit Fee
Confirm with Clarington
Processing Time
A decision is due within 45 days of a complete application.
Penalty
Up to $10,000 on a first conviction and up to $20,000 on a subsequent conviction (By-law 97-35, s.11.1)
Special Zones
Woodlots of 0.2 hectares or more, Environmental Protection-designated lands, and trees within 120 metres of a mapped wetland
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Services Available in Clarington
Construction Reports
Arborist reports for building permits, site plan approvals, and construction near protected trees.
Arborist Supervision & Inspections
Arborist supervision and documented site inspections for active construction near protected trees.
Stop Work Order Clearance
Arborist assessments and paperwork for tree-related Stop Work Orders and Orders to Comply.
Tree Removal Reports
Arborist reports for municipal tree removal permit applications.
Root Pruning and Excavation
Supervised root pruning, directional boring, and excavation near protected trees, with written documentation.
Tree Protection & Fencing
Tree protection fencing installation, monitoring, and documentation for construction and development projects.
Nest Clearance Surveys
Bird nest checks before tree removal or clearing, under federal migratory bird law.
Tree Risk Assessments
Formal risk assessments for insurance claims, neighbour disputes, storm damage liability, and property due diligence.
Tree Inventory Services
Tree inventories for property managers, condo boards, HOAs, developers, and municipalities managing multiple trees.
Butternut Assessment and Registry Submission
Butternut assessment and Registry submission under Ontario's Species Conservation Act, 2025.
Pool Permit Arborist Reports
Arborist reports for pool installation permits near protected trees, plus a desktop feasibility check at the quoting stage.
Clarington Permit Guide
Clarington Tree Permit Guide
How to apply for a tree permit in Clarington, with the documents and fees the application needs.
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- Report delivered in 2 business days, written to your municipality's requirements.
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