Felling Licence

Whether or not a tree preservation order is in force you must first apply to the Forestry Commission for a felling licence if you want to cut down trees containing more than five cubic metres of wood - as long as no more than two cubic metres of any exempt amount are sold - in any calendar quarter. There are exceptions to this rule, which are set out in the Forestry Act 1967 and Regulations made under that Act. For example, you do not need a licence for felling trees in gardens. Contravention of the felling licence controls can also incur substantial penalties.  

The Forestry Commission can be contacted at: 

Forestry Commission - East of England
Santon
Downham
Brandon
Suffolk IP27 0TJ  

Tel: 01842 815544
Fax: 01842 813932

E-mail: fc.eeng.conservancy@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Website: www.forestry.gov.uk/EastEngland