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You must apply to the Forestry Commission for a Felling Licence if you want to cut down growing trees containing more than five cubic meters of wood – as long as no more than two cubic meters of any exempt amount are sold – in any calendar quarter. You do not need a licence for felling trees in gardens excepting where they are subject to Tree Preservation Orders or are located in a Conservation Area Contact UsTel: 01273 484428 , Minicom: 01273 484488, Email: daniel.wynn@lewes.gov.ukYou can visit us at: Southover House, Southover Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1AB Maps: Maps of the Lewes District Read More...Do I need a felling licence? Yes except,
Forestry Authority NotificationsUnder the Forestry Act 1967 (amended) the Forestry Commission is required to notify this Council of felling and planting operations in our District. We in turn, notify the local Parish Council of forestry operations in their area. The purpose of the notification system is to provide a consultation period of 28 days from the date we receive the notification in which comments can be made directly to the Forestry Commission. The New Planting & Felling Register can be found on the Forestry Commission’s website (see useful links) Contacts: Forestry Commission Telephone 01580 211123
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Plant Health (Forestry) Order 1993Regulations exist to prevent the spread of pests and diseases of trees particularly of forests. Advice can be sought from the Forestry Commission Plant Health Service (0131 314 6141) or alternatively further information can be found on their web site Diagnosing the Cause of Damage to Trees The Arboricultural Advisory and Information Service provides a service for diagnosing the cause of damage to trees and shrubs. AAIS Tree Advice Trust “A tree’s a tree. How many do you need to look at?” Ronald Reagan, on plans to expand Useful Links
The aim of the Forestry Contracting Association (FCA) is to promote and protect the interest of its members and create an environment in which they can work to be successful. Find out more via their website below.
The external link below goes to the Forestry Commission's website. They are the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands
Use the following external link to the Foresty Commission's Public Registers of grant schemes and felling, and environmental impact assessment
Find out about the Royal Forestry Society's work, including forestry education, training and qualifications, study tours and woodland meetings, quarterly journal of forestry and bursaries and sponsorships via the external link below to their website
The external link below goes to the Small Woods Association's website. They support and promote the work done by the owners and carers of small woodlands.
The Tree Advice Trust is an independent charity whose aims are to research and disseminate practical information and guidance on the cultivation, maintenance and care of trees grown for amenity. Find out more via their website below.
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