Stirling-Rawdon council has passed a so-called “tree-canopy” bylaw aimed at protecting significant wooded areas and other
natural vegetation.
Stirling-Rawdon, and all of Hastings County, contains several important natural heritage systems with major wetlands, forests,
wildlife habitat and areas of scientific interest.
The “tree canopy” bylaw addresses those issues to ensure property owners cannot cut down significant numbers of trees or otherwise
change the landscape without facing consequences.
All municipalities must have similar bylaws in place by March 1.
The bylaw can be seen below.
http://www.stirling-rawdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Tree-Canopy-By-Law-2019-1265.pdf
