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Tree felling licence

The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences.

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Tree felling is a legally controlled activity.

You will normally need permission from the Forestry Commission for cutting down trees or coppicing. They will normally provide this by issuing a felling licence. The licence will allow you to fell identified trees and woodland legally.

Find out when you need a licence for tree felling.