Hamilton : Règlement no 14-212, art. 10(a) — Urban Woodland Conservation By-law (Trees - Private Property)

the proposed injuring or destruction of the trees is in accordance with good forestry practices, and:

• (i) the trees have been damaged by disease, insects, wind, ice, fire, lightning, or other natural causes, to the extent that the health of the trees is likely to further deteriorate;
• (ii) the trees should be cut or removed to prevent disease or insects from spreading to other trees; or,
• (iii) the trees have been marked to be cut back or removed as part of a Forest Management Prescription; or,
• (b) The proposed injuring or destruction of the trees is necessary to protect the health or safety of the public.