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Order an official birth, marriage or death certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) if you need a copy or want to research your family tree
Identify, report, prevent and minimise the introduction, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.
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.
Tree health news is a quarterly newsletter with updates and insight on tree health. The Forestry Commission issues these newsletters by email.
Appeal against a tree preservation or replacement order decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
What planning authorities should consider for developments affecting ancient woodland, ancient trees and veteran trees.
Guidance for Christmas tree traders explaining the rules on importing Christmas trees (cut and rooted) and their foliage of all firs, pines and spruces.
This booklet tells you what you need to know about getting permission to fell any trees for yourself or for someone else.
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.
A landowner served with a tree replacement notice who opposes the notice.
Procedures for appeals against tree replacement notices issued by councils.
If you suspect anyone of cutting down trees without permission, you can report this to the Forestry Commission.
To help protect Britain's trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees.
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.
When you can dispose of trees and plants infected with specified diseases without an environmental permit.
Capital grant for farmers and land managers to restock or improve woodland due to tree health problems: eligibility, how to apply and the scheme's rules.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from getting established, or to prevent or slow their spread and the damage they do.
Supporting documents for the first time British passport application
Find out about pests and diseases that could be affecting your trees.
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