Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the removal or felling of ancient trees
Open for signatures
60 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the Government to ban the removal or felling of all ancient trees. We believe these trees are valuable and precious and we need them now and for future generations. Therefore, they should have full legal protections.
We call for the Government to protect all ancient trees on all categories of land as we believe we cannot afford to lose them. Under new rules, these trees would be protected from felling or removal for the rest of their lives. We are particularly concerned about protecting ancient oak trees.
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
60
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
29 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.