Report unauthorised work to a protected tree
It is illegal to cut down, prune, or damage a tree in a conservation area or one which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), without our consent.
The unauthorised lopping or felling of a protected tree is a serious criminal offence and can result in a large fine and a criminal record.
Many people are taken to court each year for illegal work to protected trees. Fines can be up to £20,000 per tree plus costs, a requirement to replace the tree and a criminal record.
How to find out if a tree is protected
Before reporting, you should check that the tree you're reporting is either:
Report unauthorised work
To report unauthorised work on a tree, email the relevant team below, adding 'protected trees' in the subject line:
- Aylesbury Vale area - [email protected]
- Chiltern and South Bucks area - [email protected]
- Wycombe - [email protected]