In some instances, it may be necessary to cut or remove trees or other vegetation in the location where a new or replacement sewage system is going to be built. The cutting of vegetation requires authorization from the Ministry, and part of the pre-construction site visit by the Ministry staff will be to determine the most appropriate location for the new or replacement system to minimize impacts, including the number of trees that will need to be removed. Do not cut any trees or other vegetation until you have authorization from the Ministry and the site location has been approved by both the Ministry and the applicable sewage authority.