The City of Dorval is committed to the conservation and protection of the trees on its territory. As a rule, only trees that are dead, hazardous or cannot be treated may be destroyed. The decision to prune a tree on City property shall be taken by the Public Works Department, and only the Mayor can make the decision to cut down a tree. It is prohibited to damage, to prune or to cut any tree, bush or cultivated plant located along a public roadway, in a public green space or on a public land, including those located on the City's right of way.
For the pruning or felling of a tree on public property, please address your request to Public Works. Information is available by calling 514 633-4046.
Citizens must obtain a certificate of authorization to cut down a tree on their property. An authorization is granted only in certain cases and each tree that has been cut down must be replaced by another one if space allows it.
The work must also be undertaken by a recognized arborist who is registered and approved by the City of Dorval. To view this list, click here.
Before felling a tree, you must obtain a certificate of authorization to that effect. Make a request by email at info.tp@ville.dorval.qc.ca or by phone at 514 633-4046.
SECURITY DEPOIST ASSOCIATED WITH A TREE FELLING REQUEST
Aside from ash trees, a $500 refundable deposit is required for any tree-felling request in order to ensure that the cut-down trees are being correctly replaced. This deposit will be refunded once the inspector validates the presence of a new wide-spread tree.
To request a reimbursement of your deposit, you must send an email to greenline@ville.dorval.qc.ca and include the following information:
Note that your reimbursement request may be rejected if the replacement tree does not meet the criteria stated in the permit.
Click here to view the Tree Felling flyer |
Tree pruning on private property requires an authorization certificate and must be carried out by a recognized arborist registered with the City of Dorval. To view this list, click here.
Before pruning a tree, you must obtain a certificate of authorization to that effect. Make a request by email at info.tp@ville.dorval.qc.ca or by phone at 514 633-4046.
Each year, the City of Dorval plants nearly one hundred trees in roadway setbacks and in parks. Property owners wishing to benefit from the planting program can put in a request. The City asks citizens to water newly-planted trees to help reduce maintenance cost. Planting a poplar, willow or silver maple is regulated everywhere in Dorval and you must first obtain certain information from the Public Works Department. Planting a tree, at a distance of two meters (2 m) from a fire hydrant, a service entrance, electrical wires or a street lamp of public property is also prohibited.
“Ensemble, on verdit!” campaign
The campaign “Ensemble, on verdit!” allows all resident to plant one or more new trees on their property or to replace a felled tree. It gives citizens the opportunity to purchase trees that comply with Dorval’s regulations through an online platform dedicated to our municipality.
To consult the “Ensemble, on verdit!” website, click here.
FELLING REQUEST
No deposit is required to cut down an ash tree. A felling permit is however mandatory. See the section above (Tree Felling) to consult the procedure.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE TREATMENT AND CUTTING DOWN OF ASH TREES
For details on the financial assistance program, click here.
Any tree located on a private property that presents a risk for public safety in part or in whole because of its bad condition will have to be cut, prunned or removed within fifteen (15) days of the reception of an officer's notice. No work shall be undertaken by City staff on private property, except when a tree has fallen in the street.
Trees must be protected during construction work. Therefore, a temporary fence must be installed on the periphery of any tree that will not be cut down. This fence must cover the tree’s branches projection to the ground. In the event that this technique cannot be used, a wood protection must be installed on the trunk and a temporary layer of mulch of at least 20 cm must be spread on the ground to cover the tree’s branches projection to the ground. This second alternative allows the passage of trucks on the construction site.
To consult the zoning by-law (section on trees at 40), please click here (PDF – 1.2 MB).