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Toronto Tightens Tree Protection Rules | Toronto News
Toronto’s tree protection is getting a major upgrade starting September 1st, with new rules shielding “distinctive trees” — those at least 61 cm in diameter — from easy removal. City staff now get more authority to decide on cuts, since bigger trees offer huge environmental perks. Fines and replanting requirements are ramping up too: the number of replacement trees will match the size of the one removed, and stumps can now be measured as evidence of illegal removal. Beyond enforcement, the city’s rolling out permit fees for ravine areas and a pilot program to help owners care for large trees…
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