Felling license

[Lfservices]

Hi guys 

 

I've been asked to cut some silver birch that has self seeded in a field. The trees are fairly large so I'd assume you still need to apply for license even though they are self seeded?? 

 

Also why is it so difficult to apply for a license on the owners behalf... Finding it hard to get owners to apply for one

[openspaceman]

2 hours ago, Lfservices said:

Hi guys 

 

I've been asked to cut some silver birch that has self seeded in a field. The trees are fairly large so I'd assume you still need to apply for license even though they are self seeded?? 

Yes unless one of the exemptions apply.

2 hours ago, Lfservices said:

 

Also why is it so difficult to apply for a license on the owners behalf... Finding it hard to get owners to apply for one

I frequently acted as agent for owners and made the licence application on their behalf

[spuddog0507]

3 hours ago, openspaceman said:

Yes unless one of the exemptions apply.

I frequently acted as agent for owners and made the licence application on their behalf

its not that hard just answer the questions of what you want to do, tree spiecies location etc and send to exeter to FC we generally apply on clients behalf,

[Lfservices]

Don't you need to get the client to sign a agent agreement form? 

 

[openspaceman]

19 minutes ago, Lfservices said:

Don't you need to get the client to sign a agent agreement form? 

 

Yes

 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/725769/Forestry_Commission_Agent__Authority_nonrdpe_-_edited_for_GOV.UK.pdf

[daltontrees]

What country are you in?