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National Post
National Post
6 Apr 2025


NextImg:Homeowners with treeless yards in Quebec town risk $200 'tree police' tax

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

As of this year, the municipality located 30 kilometres northeast of Montreal is imposing an annual tax of $200 for residents who don’t have a leafy tree in their front yard, with a goal of reducing heat islands and improving biodiversity.

One public policy expert says using taxes to get people to be more green is a smart way to address environmental challenges — although not all residents agree with the town’s approach.