Appeal Notes for Appellants

Information and notes to assist with completing the appeal form.

Appeals form

To appeal a decision you must submit this appeals form within 40 working days of the decision. The form was updated on August 2023.

Please use the appeal notes to help you complete your form.

Applicant Information Note: Transition Arrangements

Information note outlining the transitional arrangements with the introduction of the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 and associated Regulations on April 1st 2019.

Application to Revise Conditions

Template letter and form for an application to revise felling permission conditions (updated October 2023).

You must provide a full justification for your proposed revision(s). You may wish to submit supplementary supporting information with this form.

Application to Vary Felling Permission

Template letter and form for an application to vary a felling permission.

Felling Permission - Application Guidance

A Felling Permission is often required where the felling of trees is being undertaken. A Felling Permission provides legal authority to fell the trees covered by the permission and may include conditions for example to ensure trees are replanted. This guidance also explains your responsibilities as an applicant and sets out Scottish Forestry’s responsibilities under the 2018 Act.

Felling Permission Application Form (PDF)

Form to be completed when making a felling permission application. This document is the PDF version.

Felling Permission Application Form (word document)

Form to be completed when making a felling permission application. This document is the word version.

Forest Operations and Birds in Scottish Forests

This note gives further advice on how best to plan forestry operations and recreational activities in woodlands to avoid causing damage or disturbance to protected wild birds in Scotland.

Forest Operations and European Protected Species in Scottish Forests

This note gives initial guidance on the implications for forestry of changes to be made under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2007.

Forest Operations and Red Squirrels in Scottish Forests

This note sets out further advice on how to plan and carry out forest operations and recreational activities in woodlands to minimise the possible impacts on red squirrels.

Forest Operations and Wildlife in Scottish Forests

This note summarises current wildlife species protection law in Scotland in relation to forestry operations and gives general guidance on best practice to minimise adverse effects on protected species.