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There have been many questions recently about tree cutting and felling in response to several incidents of trees being removed in the village.  To present the facts, here are a series of useful links, the contents of which cover all situations where trees can be cut or felled:

Protected Trees: A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/protectedtreesguide

Tree Preservation Orders: A Guide to the Law and Good Practice
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/tposguide

Wychavon District Council - Protected Trees
http://wychavon.whub.org.uk/home/wdc-planning-trees-pro.html

Forestry Commission Tree Felling Licences
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-63wqg4

The regulations related to trees also depend on whether the tree(s) is in a conservation area or not.  To check whether a particular location is in a conservation area click here.