Tree cutting permit Boucherville

Before you welcome a new tree on your property, find out what species are permitted by the City. To prevent damage, some trees must be planted at least 15 metres from a main building, highway right-of-way, sewer or water main, water supply well or sewage treatment plant. This is the case for laurel willows, weeping willows, white poplars, cottonwoods, cottonwoods, Lombardy poplars, aspen poplars, large-toothed poplars, balsam poplars, silver maples, hard maples and American elms. When planting the tree on your property, make sure it will not harm buildings, electrical wires or pipes buried in the ground. ​

Caring for a diseased or insect-infested tree​

Examine your trees regularly to quickly identify any anomalies. If you see any signs of fungus, pests or disease, contact a certified Boucherville Pro Pruning arborist. He or she will be able to establish an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan. If, after making sure that you are well informed, you choose to apply a treatment on your own, first make sure that it complies with the pesticide by-law. 

Pruning a tree

Pruning is the pruning of branches from a tree for a specific purpose. It may involve removing weak, diseased or dead branches, as well as those that threaten electrical wires or buildings. This intervention also serves to lighten the branch, to make it lighter, to promote better air circulation and to create sunny areas on the property. It is important to know that a cut of more than 25% of the twig represents a shock to the tree, which diminishes its vitality and can even cause its premature death. This is why the City of Boucherville prohibits the practice of this type of drastic cutting. Any branch cutting has an impact on the health and development of the tree. Pruning must therefore be reserved for preventive or corrective interventions, and must be carefully planned and executed. It is recommended that a certified pruner be used.​

Étêtage d’un arbre

L’étêtage est l’élimination d’une portion plus ou moins importante de la cime d’un arbre. Cette pratique étant extrêmement dommageable pour l’arbre, elle est interdite par la Ville. En effet, l’étêtage crée un stress important chez l’arbre, qui se retrouve soudainement privé de la nourriture que lui fournissaient ses feuilles. Il déclenche alors un mécanisme de survie qui active ses bourgeons dormants et force la pousse rapide d’une multitude de nouvelles tiges, dans le but de remplacer les feuilles perdues. Parmi les effets négatifs de l’étêtage, notons la carie, l’insolation, l’augmentation des risques de bris et d’accidents, l’augmentation des frais d’entretien, ainsi que la diminution de la beauté de l’arbre. 

Cutting down a tree

Felling a tree is not an insignificant gesture. The tree being a living and precious being, its felling should be considered as a last resort. When it is necessary and the tree is located in the setback or front yard, a Certificate of Authorization must be obtained from the City of Boucherville. An urban forestry engineer will evaluate your application and a fee will be charged. Please note that special regulations apply to properties located in protected areas, including the Du Boisé and Vieux-Boucherville sectors, as well as along a watercourse. Any tree felling that does not respect this regulation and this procedure is subject to a fine.  

For more information​

Refer to By-law 2018-290 Zoning for more details on tree regulations. For a certificate or information request, contact the Permit Desk at 450-449-8625 or urbanisme@boucherville.ca , 500, rue de la Rivière-aux-Pins, Boucherville (Québec) J4B 2Z7.
 
The information on this page was last updated on November 18, 2020. We invite you to consult the City of Boucherville website to see if there have been any changes since then. Visit this link Tree care City of Boucherville​

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