How to Report Alleged Illegal Tree Felling in Ireland

Where it appears that felling may be or has taken place without a valid licence, it will be investigated by the Forestry Service inspector.

If you are unsure whether the felling is exempt, please consult the DAFM website here:

gov.ie – Tree Felling Licences (www.gov.ie) under “Exempted Tree Information note.”

If it does not fall under the above-mentioned exemptions, please fill in the form below

All submissions are be treated with strict confidentiality.  

Send completed forms and pictures (if possible) to felling.forestservice@agriculture.gov.ie with the subject of Alleged Illegal Felling + County. 

As much information as you can give in this form will assist the inspector with promptly investigating the incident.  Google coordinates or a dropped pin is helpful.

You can also contact the forest services on:

Eastát Chaisleán Sheonach, Contae Loch Garman, Y35 PN52

Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford, Y35 PN52

T +353 53 9163425 | forestryinfo@agriculture.gov.ie

2 thoughts on “How to Report Alleged Illegal Tree Felling in Ireland

  1. Senator Micheal Carrigy March 6, 2023 / 9:55 pm

    I wish to make a complaint about the felling of trees in an area of ground situated in Coosan Athlone adjacent to N37C1W8. The area is just within the urban area in Athlone but the area of ground is over .1 hectare for which the exemption applies.
    I ask that this is investigated and that the owners are instructed to re plant the site immediately.

    Regards
    Senator Micheal Carrigy
    Micheal.carrigy@oireachtas.ie

    • admin March 13, 2023 / 11:50 am

      Hi Senator Carrigy, you need to report to felling.forestservice@agriculture.gov.ie with the subject of Alleged Illegal Felling + County. This is a blog that simply posts environmental data, we are not a reporting channel for illegal felling. Regards

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