tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016810709817145029.post2985747072328209842..comments2024-02-23T22:10:32.105-05:00Comments on Vanishing Montreal: Small house + old tree on Turcot - Saint-HenriVanishing Montrealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163779501646729410noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016810709817145029.post-80922706560917605642013-02-25T20:28:02.760-05:002013-02-25T20:28:02.760-05:00Bylaws in most boroughs stipulate that a tree remo...Bylaws in most boroughs stipulate that a tree removal permit can be granted under the condition that the tree is dead, dying or dangerous or if the tree impedes a construction project that has already been approved. This is the sad reality of today's urban forest. As the poster mentioned, with the demolition of old, dilapidated homes we often see the removal of old trees as well. Although, I see the logic in demolishing something that has more or less already been demolished by neglect, there is no reason why the trees should pay. Projects that are well thought out and environmentally conscious should supersede these almost eternal craters. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016810709817145029.post-81792546055955462802012-12-06T09:21:55.455-05:002012-12-06T09:21:55.455-05:00I thought it was illegal to cu down a tree unless ...I thought it was illegal to cu down a tree unless it posed some kind of danger to people or to a structure.<br /><br />As far as I can tell from your pictures, this tree was in fine shape...Denisnoreply@blogger.com