Immediate threat within hours or minutes

Planned felling
Threat » Immediate threat

If the tree is due to be felled imminently, there are still things you could try to prevent it. Depending on the specific situation, action which can be taken are:

  • Speak to the Tree Officer if you think the felling is unlawful, or if you think they will grant an emergency Tree Preservation Order (TPO). All local authorities should have a Tree Officer, you should be able to find their number on their website.
  • Speak to the Forestry Commission if you think the work requires a felling licence and one has not been granted - 0300 067 4000.
  • Speaking to the Wildlife Police if you believe the felling will be illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - call 999 or 101.
  • Call friends/residents and stand in the way/peaceful protest/climb the tree. If you can, park your car under the tree and stay in it. Read our guide to non-violent direct action (coming soon!).
  • Contact the press - you will have to Google your local paper and get contact details from their website.