Rural Payments and Services

This is for felling an individual tree (greater than 40 centimetres diameter at breast height).

Your Woods In and Around Towns Operational Plan map must clearly identify where the tree to be felled is located and a rational (including safety survey data for the tree if appropriate) for felling must be detailed in the plan. You may require felling licence approval for this operation prior to starting work.

Fell tree to a low stump and chip branch wood. Stems to be sectioned and stacked safely.

Cut main stems into sections not greater than three metres in length. Stack timber to a height not exceeding three metres, and away from paths and watercourses.

Please ensure you abide by conditions set out in the Forestry Grant Scheme claim form and guidance.

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