How to appeal a decision by the Forestry Commission

Appeal against a grant decision, refusal of a felling licence, restocking and enforcement notices, or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) enforcement notice.

From:: Forestry Commission
Published: 6 September 2024
Last updated: 24 November 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Appeal against a grant decision

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Appeal against a restocking or enforcement notice

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You can appeal against any decision that we have made, which you feel is unjust or incorrect.

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Published 6 September 2024

Last updated 24 November 2025 show all updates

24 November 2025
Updated Defra contact details and appeal forms 6a and 9. Flagged that appeals to restocking or enforcement notices will usually result in a hearing.
6 September 2024
First published.

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