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Statutory guidance

Tree felling: getting permission

This booklet tells you what you need to know about getting permission to fell any trees for yourself or for someone else.

From:: Forestry Commission
Published: 1 August 2007
Last updated: 17 July 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Tree felling: getting permission (web version)

PDF, 3.97 MB, 28 pages

Details

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 17 July 2023 + show all updates

17 July 2023
Update to new version of the leaflet.
30 March 2020
The 'Tree felling: getting permission' guide has been updated.
20 August 2019
The updated guide has been added to this page.
1 August 2007
First published.

Update history

2025-08-21 14:02
Added a new section on windblown trees (2.6) and updated sections on: hedgerow regulations (3.4), restocking conditions after felling (6.5 and 6.71) and selling land with a felling licence (6.9).

2025-01-14 14:46
Added links to more information on tree felling and changed page template type from ‘statutory guidance’ to ‘guidance’ for clarity.

2024-01-18 14:42
Added an web-accessible version of the guide.

2023-07-17 15:21
Update to new version of the leaflet.