Depending on the location and land use of your property, you may not be able to cut down trees without approval from the Town of Midland or other regulating authorities. Please contact us to learn if there are any restrictions for tree removal on your property.
Frequently asked questions
| What do I do if a tree on my boulevard does not look healthy? |
| Trees that grow on the boulevard are Town trees. If you have any questions or concerns about the health of the tree or tree removal, please contact us. Our Operations staff will inventory trees on our property for maintenance. |
| Is this a Town tree? |
| If you are unsure of a tree on your boulevard being Town property or your own, please contact us. Please note that the property owner may need to get a land survey to determine where the property line is. Tree issues on private property are the responsibility of the property owner. |
| I want plant a tree or shrub and I need to dig, what do I need to know? |
| Please contact Ontario One Call before you dig for any project. If you would like to plant a tree and believe the area of your boulevard may be Town property, please contact us. Please keep gardening projects enough distance from the boulevard. Winter maintenance can damage these features. |
| The Town cut a tree down and left the stump, when will it be removed? |
| The Town will remove the stump when the work is possible to be scheduled. Stump removal is a lower priority and may take time for us to complete. Unhealthy tree maintenance takes priority over stump removal. Due to storms or major wind events, we focus on our tree maintenance based on safety concerns. |
| Where can I find out about invasive insects? |
| For more information and education on managing invasive insects, please click here. |
Park Trees
| How can I have a tree dedicated in a park? |
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Please see our dedications page for more information. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience Office. |
| A tree in the park needs attention, who can I contact? |
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If you have any concerns about a tree within a Town of Midland Park, please contact us. |
| Where can I find out about recreational use of forests? |
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The County of Simcoe owns and manages more than 150 different forest properties spanning over 33,000 acres. Many of these properties have public recreation trails established and maintained by volunteers with over 720km of trails. |