Tree protection and high hedges
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Tree felling and licences
To help protect Britain’s trees and woodland, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell most trees. It is an offence to fell trees without a licence if an exemption does not apply.
See further information on tree felling:
- Felling Licences (GOV.UK)
- Tree felling: overview (GOV.UK)
- Tree felling licence: when you need to apply (GOV.UK)
Last updated 15 May 2023