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Appeal against felling permission or enforcement decisions

Last updated :16 Apr 2026

Topic: Felling trees

To appeal a decision under the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 you must submit this appeals form within 40 working days of the decision.

Summary

Please note that if you are asking for a decision to be changed or amended - rather than appealing against it - you should follow the variation request process.

Making changes to approved felling permissions

You can also contact your local Conservancy to discuss your variation request.

Contact your local Conservancy office


Appeal guidance

Guidance notes are available to help you complete the appeal form.

Appeal notes for appellants


Appeal form

Remember, to appeal a decision you must submit this appeals form within 40 working days of the decision.

Appeals form


Next steps if we refuse your appeal

We recommend you read our forestry appeals process guide chart for help with next steps.

Forestry appeals process guide chart

 

Appeal against felling permission or enforcement decisions

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