Tree Removal

You're considering removing a tree but aren't sure if it needs removal or not?

Here are some signs that might indicate it does:

• It has been struck by lightning or some other event.
• It is causing trouble for other nearby trees (like shading them).
• It is interfering with power or utility lines.
• It is hanging too low over a house or other building
• It has diseased or dead branches that could fall off during storms and cause damage or injury.

Let us help you better understand the tree bylaws in your area.
Call storybook today and better understand your options and associated costs.

Common inquiry:
"We have a large tree in the middle of our back yard and it has made it impossible for us to enjoy our yard. It is constantly dropping stuff on our decks, clogging our gutters, may be responsible for a foundation leak and providing access to our roof for racoons and squirrels. Ideally we'd like to remove it, but if that proves too difficult (unable to secure permits) we'd like it severely trimmed back."
- Oakville resident

The team at Storybook Tree Services are experts in tree removal and pruning in the Greater Toronto Area. For more information about tree protection and preservation by-laws, and removal application forms, please visit the websites below.

• Burlington Tree Protection and Preservation
• Oakville Private Tree Protection and Removal
• Oakville Application for Tree Permit
• Oakville: Private Tree By-Law
• Mississauga Tree Injury or Destruction Questionnaire and Declaration
• Mississauga Tree Permit Application Form
• Mississauga: What Ward Do I Live In?
• Mississauga: Private Tree By-law
• Toronto Application to Injure or Destroy Trees on Private Property
• Toronto: Private Tree By-Law

If you suspect an unlawful tree removal or to report a hazardous tree condition, contact Enforcement Services.

Oakville
Enforcement Services:
Mon. to Fri.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
serviceoakville@oakville.ca
905-845-6601
emergency after hours may be coming soon

Mississauga
Compliance and Licensing Enforcement
Inquiries: 3-1-1 (Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.).
Outside City Limits: 905 615-4311.
For an emergency after hours from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.: 905-615-3000.
E-mail: bylaw.enforcement@mississauga.ca

Toronto
Inquiries: 3-1-1 (Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.).
Reasons for having trees removed and/or inspected:

• Dead and dying
• Steep decline due to being near construction
• Too close to home, utility lines or pools
• High risk, compromised by storm or other weather
• EAB (Emerald Ash Borer)
• Roots can pose serious threat to various foundations and underground utility
• Cracks on the main trunk or leaders
• Interior Decay (such an ant infestation, pictures included below)
• Leaning the wrong direction