Tree Removal Reports in Mississauga

Mississauga has aggressive urban canopy targets. The lower threshold means the city captures younger, faster-growing trees in its protection framework. For context, a 15 cm diameter tree is roughly 5 to 6 inches across, so most established trees on your property are likely covered.

Heritage Trees are specimens the city designates as having outstanding size, age, species rarity, or historical significance. These trees get extra protection and removing them is more difficult. Your arborist report needs to confirm whether any trees on your property carry a Heritage designation.

The base permit fee is $399.77 (including HST) for one healthy tree, plus $139.72 for each additional healthy tree on the same application. There is no fee for dead or dying trees. These fees are separate from the cost of the arborist report. You may also face replanting costs or cash-in-lieu payments as a condition of approval.

Dead and hazardous trees still require a permit before removal. However, the city typically fast-tracks applications where there's an immediate safety concern. Our arborist report documents the hazard clearly, which helps speed up review. In true emergencies, contact the city first, then apply for the permit retroactively.

Yes. Trees on development and construction sites are protected under the same bylaw, and developers face the same permit requirements. Many construction projects also require a Tree Preservation Plan as part of site plan approval. We handle both the individual tree permits and the broader preservation plans.

Routine pruning that removes less than 25% of the live crown does not require a permit. But anything beyond that, or any work that could injure the trunk or root system, needs approval. When in doubt, get a permit. The fines for unauthorized tree injury are the same as for unauthorized removal.