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Statutory guidance: Tree felling: getting permission

Forestry Commission

January 18
14:42 2024

Tree felling: getting permission

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Booklet contents:

  • What is a felling licence for?
  • Exceptions from the need for a felling licence
  • Environmental legislation and protection
  • Other controls on tree felling
  • Applying for a licence
  • Considering a felling licence application
  • Penalties for felling without a licence
  • Law
Published 1 August 2007
Last updated 18 January 2024 +show all updates
  1. Added an web-accessible version of the guide.

  2. Update to new version of the leaflet.

  3. The 'Tree felling: getting permission' guide has been updated.

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  5. First published.

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