Felling licences
Felling generally is controlled by the Forestry Commission.
If more than 5 cubic metres of timber per calendar quarter is to be felled then a felling licence would be required.
The requirements of the regulations controlling the removal of trees are set out in the Forestry Act 1967.
Tree surgeons
Before appointing a contractor to undertake work to your tree make sure that it is not protected by a Tree Preservation Order or is growing in a Conservation Area, or, if so, that you have the necessary consent.
You are also advised to:
- Get at least 3 written quotations
- Make sure that the contractor has included “removal of all arisings” (the timber and debris) from the site in the quotation
- Ensure the contractor carries sufficient public liability insurance (usually £5,000,000).
We provide this information to assist residents but cannot accept responsibility for work carried out.
You can also look up contractors on the Arboricultural Association website.
Details of local contractors
- Acacia Tree Surgeons - 01730 895531
- Adam Gibson Treecare Specialist - 01420 538797
- Andrew Murray Tree Surgeons - 01420 80685
- Arbro Tree Surgeons - 023 9200 3314
- Arbrook Tree Care - 01730 823914
- Cedardale Arboricultural Specialists - 01256 763162
- DNB Tree Surgery Ltd - 01730 827656
- Graham Taylor - 01428 713427
- Liphook Tree Surgeons - 07920 057009
- Paul Knight Tree Services - 01420 477408
- Sequoia Tree Services - 01730 260001