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Tree felling: getting permission

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Published
1 August 2007
Last updated
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BookletThis contents:guidance contains the following:

  • Whatwhat is a felling licence for?
  • Exceptionsexceptions from the need for a felling licence
  • Environmentalenvironmental legislation and protection
  • Otherother controls on tree felling
  • Applyingapplying for a licence
  • Consideringconsidering a felling licence application
  • Penaltiespenalties for felling without a licence
  • Lawlaw

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Published 1 August 2007
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  1. Added links to more information on tree felling and changed page template type from 'statutory guidance' to 'guidance' for clarity.

  2. Added an web-accessible version of the guide.

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