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Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
You may need to make a 'works to trees' application if they’re protected by a ‘tree preservation order’ (TPO) or you live in a conservation area.
Form for appeals against decisions issued by councils in respect of applications for consent to cut down or carry out work on a tree protected by a tree preservation order.
Procedures for appeals against decisions issued by councils in respect of applications for consent to cut down or carry out work on a tree protected by a tree preservation order.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
To help protect Britain's trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees.
Appeal against a tree preservation or replacement order decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Find out how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.
Guidance on applying for a licence to fell trees where a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) has been made.
Procedures for appeals against tree replacement notices issued by councils.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Find out how land managers can look after newly planted trees in areas where there’s been restocking due to pests and disease.
This guide gives an overview of plant health legislation for forestry in England for Forestry Commission staff and contract inspectors working in the sector.
This page gives a checklist of actions that applicants must complete before submitting a forestry Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
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