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: 18 January 2024 — See all updates

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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. 18 January 2024

   Added an web-accessible version of the guide.

2. 17 July 2023

   Update to new version of the leaflet.

3. 30 March 2020

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

4. 20 August 2019

   The updated guide has been added to this page.

5. 1 August 2007

   First published.