Guidance

Advice to local authorities: evidencing exceptions to the need for a felling licence: operations note 61

This Operations Note sets out how Local Authorities can best evidence the need for tree felling without a felling licence, and defend against allegations of alleged illegal tree felling.

From:
Forestry Commission
Published
11 February 2022

Applies to England

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Advice to local authorities: evidencing exceptions to the need for a felling licence: operations note 61

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This 5 page guide includes information on:

  • purpose
  • context
  • Act of Parliament exception
  • evidencing exemptions - record keeping
  • avoiding allegations of alleged illegal felling
  • sources of further advice
Published 11 February 2022

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