If land covered by a current felling licence is sold, can the new owner fell the trees under the existing licence?
• A. The licence is on the land therefore it remains in force even though a change of ownership has taken place. It cannot be varied, revoked or cancelled. Therefore the new owner is legally able to fell the trees under the existing licence. However the new owner should be made aware that he will be liable for any restocking conditions that exist and these cannot be varied. If the new owner has different ideas with regard to the felling and restocking of the area he would be advised to apply for his own felling licence.
