At their meeting on May 12th, Council gave final adoption to the Tree Protection & Management Bylaw. 

Key changes include:

• Introduction of a distinction between single tree removals (residential) and development-related removals, with different requirements and processes applied to each 
• Lower threshold for Tree Management Plans (10+ trees, down from 20) 
• Increased replacement tree requirements aligned with the 40% canopy target 
• Updated fee structure that removes incentives for multi-tree removals 
• Cash in Lieu option only available if the City determines it is not feasible to plant replacement trees.

Additional information can be found in the full staff report.