Removal of an unhealthy City tree, tree markings

A service request for investigation into the removal of an unhealthy City tree, can be submitted online at www.toronto.ca/311 or call 311. Select Tree removal from the list of service requests.

If the tree qualifies for removal due to its poor health or unsafe condition, Urban Forestry will schedule the tree for removal and a new tree will be scheduled for planting. Please let us know if you suspect that this tree is infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).

Note:

  • City trees that have a small aluminum tag and are sprayed with a green slash approximately 2 metres above the ground, have been identified as suitable candidates for injection against EAB
  • Urban Forestry marks any trees scheduled for removal with an orange spray painted dot on the tree's trunk
  • Green spray paint signifies Ash trees that have been injected and treated for Emerald Ash Borer.

It is the City's policy to NOT remove healthy trees. If the tree is deemed to be in fair or better condition and the adjacent property owner still wants it removed, an application must be submitted in writing with the reason for wanting the tree removed, along with the application fee. Urban Forestry Services will report to Community Council with recommendations. If City Council approves your request for tree removal, such approval will be subject to your paying for the appraised tree value, removal and replacement costs. Applicants will also be required to plant a new tree on the City property.

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