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New powers to curb illegal tree felling announced

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Published on: 23 December 2022

Published by LNB News

LNB News 23/12/2022

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Issue Date: 23 December 2022

Published Date: 23 December 2022

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Forestry Commission have announced new powers to curb illegal felling, streamline forestry enforcement administration, and protect trees, woodlands and forests. Changes to the Forestry Act 1967 (FoA 1967) will provide more proportionate and significant enforcement options and powers. The key changes announced include making felling trees without a licence carry an unlimited fine penalty, putting offenders who fail to comply with a Forestry Commission Enforcement Notice and a subsequent court order to replant felled trees at risk of imprisonment, and listing Restocking Notices and Enforcement Notices on the Local Land Charges Register.

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