From 1 April 2019, anyone wishing to fell trees in Scotland will require a felling permission from Scottish Forestry, unless an exemption applies or another form of felling approval such as a felling licence (including a Long-term Forest Plan) already exists.
A permission to fell trees issued under the new legislation will be called a felling permission rather than a felling licence.
Tree felling in Scotland - getting permission
You need permission to fell trees. It is an offence to fell without one unless there's an exemption. This section provides guidance on how to do this.
Felling permission application form
Use this to apply for permission to fell trees.
Mandate form
The mandate form is required if you are completing an application form on behalf of a land owner.
Scottish Government Fact sheets on Felling Permissions
Read factsheets explaining the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act and associated legislation.
Public Register for Felling Permissions
Details of applications for felling permission are published here for comment.
