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Felling Permission - Application Form (PDF)

Form to be completed when making a felling permission application. This document is the PDF version. Last updated in April 2024.
09 Feb 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (238.13 KB)
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Applications and forms

Felling Permission Application Form (Word Document)

Form to be completed when making a felling permission application. The form contains sections for site details, felling operations and the proposed restocking. This document is the Microsoft Word version. Last updated in April 2024. 
19 Jun 2025 (Updated date)
FILE (87.55 KB)
Felling and felling permissions
Fliers and posters

Tree Felling in Scotland - Leaflet

The leaflet briefly outlines how to apply for felling permission. 
19 Jun 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (565.66 KB)
Felling and felling permissions

Applicant Information Note: Transition Arrangements

Information note outlining the transitional arrangements with the introduction of the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 and associated Regulations on April 1st 2019.
28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (221.25 KB)
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Appeal Notes for Appellants

Information and notes to assist with completing the appeal form. These notes were updated in November 2025.
13 Jan 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (707.11 KB)
Complaints and appeals

Application to Vary Felling Permission

Template letter and form for an application to vary a felling permission.
28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
FILE (36.75 KB)

Application to Revise Conditions

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
FILE (36.80 KB)
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Felling Permission - Applicant Guidance

This guidance explains how to apply for felling permission in Scotland. It helps landowners understand when you need permission and how to apply. 
26 Feb 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (1.29 MB)
Felling and felling permissions
Applications and forms

Mandate Form - Felling Permission (word)

06 Nov 2025 (Updated date)
FILE (81.18 KB)
Felling and felling permissions
Applications and forms

Mandate Form - Felling Permission (PDF)

06 Nov 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (150.85 KB)
Felling and felling permissions

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