Quebec enacts 'tree police' fee for treeless yards

A Quebec municipality has introduced a controversial $200 fee imposed on homeowners whose properties lack trees, a measure colloquially known as the "tree police" initiative. Local authorities aim to bolster community aesthetics and environmental standards by incentivizing residents to maintain greener yards. The regulation has sparked significant discussion about urban planning, community accountability, and municipal efforts to enhance local landscapes. The new policy reflects a broader commitment to sustainability while also raising concerns among property owners regarding potential financial burdens.

nationalpost.com / Homeowners with treeless yards in Quebec town risk $200 ‘tree police’ tax

St-Amable wants more trees to reduce heat islands

torontosun.com / ’Tree police’: Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

St-Amable, Quebec now requires residents to either plant a leafy tree in their front yard or pay an annual $200 fee, aiming to reduce heat islands and boost local biodiversity.

thestar.com / 'Tree police': Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

MONTREAL - In the town of St-Amable, Que., it's plant or pay up.

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Tree police’: Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

citynews.ca / ‘Tree police’: Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

St-Amable, Quebec now charges a $200 annual fee for residents without a leafy tree in their front yard, aiming to reduce heat islands and improve local biodiversity.

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