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Report a suspected unauthorised felling

If you are concerned a tree has been felled without permission, you can report it to us as a suspected unauthorised felling. We will then investigate further.

Published: 24 Feb 2025

Topic: Engage with Scottish Forestry

Important - check whether the felling has been authorised

Before you report a potential unauthorised felling, it's important you check whether the felling was authorised.

You should check for:

  • felling permission with the Scottish Forestry Map Viewer
  • felling exemptions

Reporting a suspected unauthorised felling

If you still have concerns you can report it to us as a suspected unauthorised felling and we will then investigate further.

If the felling is not on the map viewer and is not exempt, then:

  • fill out the unauthorised felling form
  • use our contact form to attach and send your completed form
  • alternatively you can contact us and we can complete this with you over the phone

Fill out our suspected unauthorised felling form

Report a potential unauthorised felling via our contact form

Looking for updates on ongoing investigations?

Note that we are unable to provide updates on the progress of ongoing investigations, as sharing information at that stage could compromise the procedural fairness of the process and any subsequent enforcement actions that may follow.

In addition, we have to consider the requirements under the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). However, if Reporters become aware of any additional information, we welcome this at any time.

Once an investigation is complete, we will share an appropriate outcome upon request.

Note that this will also be subject to consideration of prejudice to subsequent enforcement actions, UK GDPR and data protection requirements, which restricts our ability to disclose certain information to third parties without a lawful basis.

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