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Tree Felling: Licensing

Asked by Alex MayerLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 80046

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many felling licences granted by Forestry Commission England in 2024 permitted the felling of ancient trees.

Answered by Mary Creagh

This Government does not collect data on the number or classification of trees felled. However, when considering a felling licence application the Forestry Commission would expect the application to comply with good forestry practice.

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