Do I need permission to fell or prune trees on my land?
You must have permission to undertake works on trees if they are covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or if they fall within a conservation area. You may also need a felling licence from the Forestry Authority (external website**) if you are felling more than three cubic metres of timber – but gardens and certain other sites are exempt from felling licences. Other than the above controls, you may undertake works to trees that you own. It is advisable to check with the council to ensure there are no protected trees or the Forestry Authority (external website**), who will be able to give you a definitive answer on specific cases.
