# The Forestry (Felling of Trees) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: E+W+S

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend as respects England and Wales the Forestry (Felling of Trees) Regulations 1979 (S.I. 1979/791, as amended by S.I. 1987/632). They insert a definition of “electronic communication” and a provision relating to references to the communication being “authenticated” to enable applications for felling licences to be made electronically. They also substitute a new regulation 4 and a new Schedule 2, which sets out particulars to be included in an application for a felling licence (instead of the previous requirement to complete a standard application form). They come into force on 1st March 2002.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/226/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forestry-felling-of-trees-england-and-wales-amendment-regulations-2002/note
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