To help protect Britain's forests, a felling licence from the Forestry Commission is required to fell trees in woodland areas. It is an offence to fell trees without a licence, if an exemption does not apply. In built up areas, many trees are subject to Tree Preservation Orders. If you wish to protect a specific tree you may wish to apply to the local authority for a TPO. If you need advice on a tree issue, your first contact should be the District Council Tree Officer.

Local Authority Contacts in Oxfordshire

Contact the District Council Tree Officer. Some Councils also have information online.

• West Oxfordshire District Council Guidance: 01993 702941
• Oxford City Council Guidance: 01865 249811
• Cherwell District Council: 01295 252535
• South Oxfordshire District Council:  01491 823000
• Vale of White Horse District Council:  01235 520202

Further informatIon

• Oxfordshire horse chestnuts killed by canker
• Tree Felling: Getting Permission. A guide from the Forestry Commission
• Chiltern Woodlands Project
• The Wychwood Project
• Tree Roots in the Built Environment (DCLG Guidance)
• Protected Trees: A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures (DCLG Guidance)