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Felling Licences

A felling licence is normally required to fell trees. It is an offence to fell trees without a licence.  The Forestry Commission administer the Forestry Act 1997 and are authorised to issue felling licences.  Information about felling licences, exemptions and making an application can be obtained from www.forestry.gov.uk (external link, open new window)

Page updated 8 December 2005

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