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What happens if I carry out, or allow someone to carry out, work on a protected tree without written Council permission?

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What happens if I carry out, or allow someone to carry out, work on a protected tree without written Council permission?

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If a protected tree is pruned, felled or deliberately damaged, the owner and the tree surgeon commissioned to do the work are committing a criminal act. Sevenoaks District Council could decide to prosecute the individuals concerned. If found guilty the financial penalties can be severe.