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If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.

• Updated: 5 April 2024

Three defendants have been fined for their involvement in illegal waste activity in Northamptonshire, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.

• Updated: 7 March 2025

A County Durham man has been jailed for operating an illegal waste site in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency.

• Updated: 14 February 2025

Waste including asbestos was burned next to a housing estate and ancient woodland

• Updated: 4 February 2025

Three anglers from Nottingham and one from Loughborough have been found guilty of fishing illegally in cases brought by the Environment Agency. 

• Updated: 21 January 2025

Three men were arrested on 5 February as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at the Hoads Wood SSSI in Ashford, Kent

• Updated: 6 February 2025

How to report suspected illegal activity and how we will deal with these reports.

• Updated: 17 May 2024

Find out how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.

• Updated: 9 July 2018

Court orders Northumberland landowner to replant trees after illegal felling following Forestry Commission investigation

• Updated: 19 November 2024

• Updated: 7 December 2023