Hundreds of mature trees have been illegally cut down in woodlot areas throughout Caledon in recent months.
At a Council meeting back on July 6th, Town Council approved amendments to the Woodland Conservation By-law, giving staff the authority to issue tickets at a minimum of $500, to anyone cutting down trees without proper permits and authorization.
The Town of Caledon would like to remind residents that in order to legally cut down trees, various types of permits are required, along with potentially getting approval from conservation authorities.
The Town is also urging residents to report any sign of multiple trees being cut down so that staff can investigate.
Trees play a vital role in addressing climate change by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
