Tree Felling in East Side

Get in touch

Tree Felling Regulations

Tree felling in the UK is subject to stringent legal controls to promote sustainable forestry and prevent illegal felling. Understanding these legalities ensures compliance for tree felling services in East Side.

Get a free quote

Legal Requirements and Permissions

Obtaining a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is essential before a tree can be felled. For trees under a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or within a conservation area in East Side, permissions from the local council are mandatory.

Exemptions to Felling Licences

  • Trees with diameters less than 8 cm at chest height.

  • Felling fruit trees, or trees in gardens, cemeteries, or public open spaces.

Consulting with Natural England is critical for environments hosting protected species in East Side.

Get a free quote

Protection and Conservation Laws

Adherence to protection laws and conservation regulations is crucial for sustainable tree felling practices in East Side, especially in areas of ancient woodlands and scheduled monuments.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

The penalties for illegal tree felling vary across the UK, with fines reaching up to £5,000 per tree in Scotland, and possibly unlimited fines in England. This underscores the importance of legal compliance in East Side.

Safety and Preparation

Tree felling is a high-risk activity requiring meticulous preparation and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safety.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • A hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, Kevlar chaps, and steel-toed boots are minimum safety requirements.

Get a free quote

Tree Felling Techniques and Planning

Risk assessment and the proper use of chainsaws are fundamental to the safe and efficient felling of trees in East Side.

Environmental Impact and Aftercare

The felling of trees has significant implications for ecosystems. Responsible aftercare, including replanting and disease management, is vital for sustainable forest management in East Side.

For expert tree felling services and advice on compliance with regulations in East Side, contact us today. Ensure your tree felling activities are both legally compliant and environmentally responsible in 2024.

All the services that we offer

Get a free quote

We cover East Side (Mid Glamorgan)

Get a quick quote

We aim to get back to you in 1 working day.


Skip to

Gallery

 0  1  2  3  4  5
Other locations available for tree felling
Graig Talbot Green Nantgarw Dowlais Coedely Pentrebach Aberdare / Aberdâr Sarn Quaker's Yard Wyndham Pen-y-coedcae Abercwmboi Efail Isaf Wern Tarw Heol-y-Cyw Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful Dan Caerlan