Urban & Regional Woodland Bylaws Survey

This survey will ask you questions about woodland protection in Hamilton. It should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Please review the Open House Presentation prior to completing the survey.

Survey deadline: April 23, 2026

Notice of Collection: The City of Hamilton collects your information under the authority of Sections 227 of the Municipal Act for the purpose of Harmonized Private Tree Bylaw Review and Updates to Existing Woodland Bylaws and Existing Tree Protection Guidelines. Your opinion collected will be used to inform the development of recommendations to City Council as part of the Harmonized Private Tree Bylaw Review and the updates to existing Woodland Bylaws and Tree Protection Guidelines. Questions about this collection should be directed to: Senior Project Manager, Policy & Preservation 100 King St W, 14th Floor, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1A2, 365-384-0204, louise.thomassin@hamilton.ca

What Ward do you live in? Not sure, use the Find my Ward map.

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Woodland Protection

How important is protecting woodlands to you?

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How much do you agree or disagree that regulations are an effective way to protect and enhance woodlands?

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How familiar are you with the rules for harvesting trees for personal use (e.g., firewood, home projects, recreational use) under the Regional Woodland Bylaw?

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What limits, if any, should apply when a property owner harvests trees from a woodland on their property for personal use? Select all that apply.

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Limit the amount of wood that can be harvested per year.

Harvesting must not reduce the woodland below the minimum size defined in the by-law.

Harvesting must be for personal use only (not for sale).

Clear cutting should not be allowed.

No limits should apply.

Not sure/no opinion.

Other (please specify)

How effective do you think incentives for landowners are in supporting woodland protection and/or woodland enhancement?

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
“If a tree that sits on two property lines is being proposed for removal, the permit application to remove the tree should require that all property owners who share the tree consent to the removal.”

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How familiar are you with the rules for boundary trees under the Urban and Regional Woodland Bylaws?

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Did you know that Hamilton has an Urban and Regional Woodland By-law?

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How important do you think an education program is to support the protection and enhancement of woodlands in Hamilton?

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Which outreach tools would be most useful to you to learn more about the Urban and Regional Woodland updates? Select all that apply.

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Updates on city website

Marketing campaigns (e.g. advertisements, direct mail, social media)

Signs outside City community centres

Virtual presentations

In person presentations

Pop-up booths in public spaces

Other (please specify)

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Is there anything else you would like the city to consider regarding woodlands?

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