Forest Management By-Law Update

Grey County is asking the public for feedback as it prepares to update the Forest Management By-Law. This by-law regulates how trees can be cut down or harvested in both publicly or privately owned woodlands in Grey County. Learn more about the by-law update by visiting www.grey.ca/forest-management or attend the public open house on:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Grey County Administration
595 9^th Ave. East, Owen Sound
Open House 6PM-7PM
Public Meeting 7PM

The Public Meeting will also be streamed live on www.grey.ca/livestream.

Written comments will also be accepted by mail (Grey County Planning, 595 9^th Ave. East, Owen Sound, ON  N4K 3E3) or by email to forests [at] grey.ca (forests[at]grey[dot]ca) until May 30, 2025.

Nuisance Beaver Control, Wolf and Coyote Control By-laws

Grey County is updating the by-laws regulating financial compensation for the removal of nuisance beavers and wolves and coyotes. Learn more about the by-law update by visiting www.grey.ca/beaver-and-coyote or attend the public open house on:

Thursday, May 8 2025
Grey County Administration
595 9^th Ave. East, Owen Sound
Open House 6 PM-7PM
Public Meeting 7PM

The Public Meeting will also be streamed live on www.grey.ca/livestream.

Written comments will also be accepted by mail (Grey County Planning, 595 9^th Ave. East, Owen Sound, ON  N4K 3E3) or by email to trapping [at] grey.ca (trapping[at]grey[dot]ca) until May 30, 2025.

Public Open House April 23

In addition to the planned public meetings, a public open house will be held at Grey Ag Services on Wednesday, April 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Markdale. Residents are invited to drop by the open house and meet with staff to learn more about the proposed by-law updates and ask questions.

Wednesday, April 23
Grey Ag Services
206 Toronto St. S., Markdale
1:30 pm. to 3:30 p.m.