City owned trees
The City of Toronto Urban Forestry Services maintains all City owned trees including trees that grow on city road allowances and in parks.
Privately owned trees
While the majority of Toronto's trees grow on private property, they are an important part of the urban forest that is nurtured and protected by Urban Forestry Services. In some cases, trees on private property are protected and regulated under the provisions of municipal by-laws.
Effective September 30, 2004, Toronto City Council enacted a city-wide by-law to protect trees situated on private property. This by-law is known as City of Toronto municipal code, chapter 813, article III, 'Tree Protection' and is commonly referred to as the city's "private tree by-law". This by-law regulates injury or removal of privately owned trees which measure 30 cm in diameter or more as measured at 1.4 m above ground level.
Boring Holes
Requests to bore holes on the City right-of-way for South District (Toronto & East York) should be directed to Right-of-Way Management Section, Construction Activities at 392.7877. All details & drawings need to be submitted by the film company.
For other districts please contact the film office at 416-392-7570.
