Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10/body/2012-04-06
Timestamp: 2019-10-13 21:37:55
Document Index: 746280372

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Changes over time for: Forestry Act 1967 (without Schedules)
Version Superseded: 08/11/2012
Part IE+W+S Forestry and Afforestation in Great Britain
[F2(2A)The Commissioners also have the general duty of using land in Scotland placed at their disposal by the Scottish Ministers under this Act in the way best calculated to contribute to the delivery of the targets set in or under Part 1 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 12) (“the climate change targets”).]
(3)The Commissioners’ general duty [F3under subsection (2)]includes that of promoting the establishment and maintenance [F1in Scotland, and in England and Wales] of adequate reserves of growing trees.
[F4(3A)In discharging their functions under the Forestry Acts 1967 to 1979 the Commissioners shall, so far as may be consistent with the proper discharge of those functions, endeavour to achieve a reasonable balance between—
(a)the development of afforestation, the management of forests and [F5the production and supply of timber[F5, the production and supply of timber and, in Scotland, the delivery of the climate change targets]], and
[F6(a)the Ministers in relation to the exercise of their functions as regards England and Wales; and
[F7(6)The power of the Ministers and of the Scottish Ministers to give directions for the purposes of subsection (4) above shall be exercisable as regards Great Britain by the Ministers and the Scottish Ministers acting jointly.]
F1Words in s. 1(2)(3) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(2)
F2S. 1(2A) inserted (S.) (1.3.2012) by The Forestry Commissioners (Climate Change Functions) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/77), arts. 1, 2(a)
F3Words in s. 1(3) inserted (S.) (1.3.2012) by The Forestry Commissioners (Climate Change Functions) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/77), arts. 1, 2(b)
F4S. 1(3A) added by Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act 1985 (c. 31, SIF 4), s. 4
F5Words in s. 1(3A)(a) substituted (S.) (1.3.2012) by The Forestry Commissioners (Climate Change Functions) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/77), arts. 1, 2(c)
F6S. 1(4)(a)(b) substituted (1.7.1999) for words “the Ministers” by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(3)
F7S. 1(6) added (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(4)
(1)The Commissioners shall consist of a chairman and not more than [F8ten] other members appointed by Her Majesty by warrant under the sign manual to be Forestry Commissioners.
F8Word substituted by Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54), s. 5
(1)The Commissioners may manage, plant and otherwise use, for the purpose of the exercise of their functions under this Act, any land [F9in Scotland placed at their disposal by the Scottish Ministers under this Act or in England and Wales] placed at their disposal by the Minister under this Act, and—
F9Words in s. 3(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(5)
4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F10E+W+S
F10S. 4 repealed by Forestry Act 1979 (c. 21, SIF 54), s. 3(2), Sch. 2
5 Forestry dedication covenants and agreements.E+W+S
(1)The provisions of this section shall have effect with a view to allowing land to be devoted to forestry by means of agreements entered into with the Commissioners, being agreements to the effect that the land shall not, except with the previous consent in writing of the Commissioners or, in the case of dispute, under direction of the minister [F11as regards England and Wales and the Scottish Ministers as regards Scotland], be used otherwise than for the growing of timber or other forest products in accordance with the rules or practice of good forestry or for purposes connected therewith; and in this Act—
(b)section 84 of the M3Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the [F12Upper Tribunal] to discharge or modify restrictive covenants) shall not apply to the covenant.
Provided that such an agreement shall not be so enforceable against any third party who shall have in bona fide onerously acquired right (whether [F13 title has been completed] or not) to his interest in the land prior to the agreement being recorded as aforesaid, or against any person deriving title from such third party.
F11Words in s. 5(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(6)
F12Words in s. 5(2)(b) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 76 (with Sch. 5)
F13Words in s. 5(3) substituted (S.) (28.11.2004) by Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5), ss. 71, 77(2), Sch. 12 para. 27(2) (with ss. 58, 62, 75); S.S.I. 2003/456, art. 2
[F14(4)a person aggrieved by an order under this section may–
F14S. 6(4) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(7)
(1)The provision of this section shall have effect where the Commissioners are satisfied that trees or tree plants are being, or are likely to be, damaged by rabbits, hares or vermin owing to the failure of an occupier of land to destroy sufficiently the rabbits, hares or vermin on land in his occupation, or otherwise to take steps for the prevention of damage by them.
(4)Anyone who obstructs a person authorised by the Commissioners in the due exercise of his powers or duties under subsection (2) above shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F15level 2 on the standard scale]; but the person authorised shall, if so required, produce his authority.
F15Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G
[F167AIncidental powers of CommissionersE+W+S
(1) For the purpose of the exercise of their functions under this Act so far as relating to [F17land in Scotland or] land in England and Wales, or for the purpose of the exercise of their functions under section 8(1)(b) of this Act, the Commissioners may—
F16S. 7A inserted (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 2
F17Words in s. 7A inserted (S.) (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 12(1), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), Sch.
[F187BDelegation of functions of Commissioners: ScotlandS
F18S. 7B, S. 7C inserted (S) (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 11, 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), Sch.
(5) In subsection (4) above, “ postcode unit ” means an area in relation to which a single postcode is used to facilitate the identification of postal service delivery points within the area.
(6) In subsection (1), “ company limited by guarantee ” has the meaning given by section 3(3) of the Companies Act 2006 (c. 46). ]
F19(1)The Commissioners may—
(c)make, or aid in making, such inquiries as they think necessary for the purpose of securing an adequate supply of timber and other forest products [F20in Scotland, and in England and Wales].
[F21(2)The Commissioners may exploit any intellectual property or intangible assets arising from the carrying out of any activity referred to in subsection (1)(b).
F19S. 8 renumbered as s. 8(1) (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 3(2)
F20Words in s. 8(c) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(8)
F21S. 8(2)(3) inserted (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 3(3)
[F228A General duty of Ministers.E+W+S
In performing their functions under this Act the Ministers shall have regard to the national interest in maintaining and expanding the forestry resources [F23of England and Wales and the Scottish Ministers shall have regard to the national interest in maintaining and expanding the forestry resources of Scotland].]
F22S. 8A inserted by Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54), s. 4
F23Words in s. 8A substituted (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, art. 2, Sch. para.3
Part II E+W+S Commissioners’ Power to Control Felling of Trees
(a)to the felling of trees with a diameter not exceeding [F248 centimetres] or, in the case of coppice or underwood, with a diameter not exceeding [F2415 centimetres]; or
(a)where the trees have a diameter not exceeding [F2410 centimetres] and the felling is carried out in order to improve the growth of other trees; or
(i)the aggregate cubic content of the trees which are felled by that person without a licence (exclusive of trees to whose felling subsection (1) above does not apply) does not exceed [F255 cubic metres] in any quarter; and
(ii)the aggregate cubic content of the trees so felled which are sold by that person whether before or after the felling (exclusive as aforesaid) does not exceed [F252 cubic metres] in any quarter, or such larger quantity as the Commissioners may in a particular case allow.
(c)is carried out by, or at the request of, [F26an electricity operator, because the tree is or will be in such close proximity to an electric line or electrical plant which is kept installed or is being or is to be installed by the operator as to have the effect mentioned in paragraph 9(1)(a) or (b) of Schedule 4 to the Electricity Act 1989;]
(d)is immediately required for the purpose of carrying out development authorised by planning permission granted or deemed to be granted under [F27the Town and Country Planning Act 1990] or the enactments replaced by that Act, or under [F28the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997].
(i)in subsection (2)(a), for the reference to [F248 centimetres] a reference to a larger diameter;
(ii)in subsection (3)(a), for the reference to [F2410 centimetres] a reference to a larger diameter;
(iii)in subsection (3)(b) for the reference to [F2430 cubic metres] or the reference to [F245·5 cubic metres] in either case a reference to a larger quantity;
(b)they may substitute in subsection (2)(a) for the reference to [F2415 centimetres] a reference to a smaller diameter; and
(c)they may restrict or suspend the exception in subsection (3)(b) and may in particular substitute, for the reference in sub-paragraph (i) to [F2430 cubic metres], or for the reference in sub-paragraph (ii) to [F245·5 cubic metres], in either case a reference to a smaller quantity;
[F29 “ electricity operator ” means a licence holder within the meaning of Part I of the Electricity Act 1989 by whom the powers conferred by paragraph 9 (tree lopping) of Schedule 4 to that Act are exercisable; ]
[F29 “ electric line ” and “ electric plant ” have the same meanings as in Part I of the Electricity Act 1989; ]
“public open space” means land laid out as a public garden or used (otherwise than in pursuance of section 193 of the M4Law of Property Act 1925 or of Part V of the National Parks and Access to the M5Countryside Act 1949 [F30 or Part I of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000][F31or of Part II or section 48 of the M6Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967]) for the purpose of public recreation, or land being a disused burial ground;
and references to the diameter of trees shall be construed as references to the diameter, measured over the bark, at a point [F241·3 metres] above the ground level; . . . F32
F24Words substituted by Forestry Act 1979 (c. 21, SIF 54), s. 2(1), Sch. 1
F25Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1985/1958, reg. 2
F26Words substituted by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 13(2), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1)
F27Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2, para. 14(1)
F28Words in s. 9(4)(d) substituted (27.5.1997) by virtue of 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 13(1)
F29Definition substituted by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 13(3), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1)
F30Words in s. 9(6) inserted (19.9.2004 for E., 28.5.2005 for W.) by Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37), s. 103(3), Sch. 4 para. 2; S.I. 2004/2173, art. 2(1)(i); S.I. 2005/423, art. 2(h)
F31Words inserted by Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 86, SIF 46:1), s. 58(5)
F32Words repealed by Forestry Act 1979 (c. 21, SIF 54), s. 3(2), Sch. 2
C3S. 9 excluded by S.I. 1979/792, reg. 4
C4Definition of “public open space” restricted by Countryside Act 1968 (c. 41, SIF 46:1), s. 24(4)
M41925 c. 20(98:1)
M51949 c. 97(46:1)
M61967 c. 86(46:1)
(2)Subject to the provisions of this Act (and, in particular, to their duty to take advice under section 37(3), the Commissioners may on any such application grant the licence, or grant it subject to conditions, or refuse it, but shall grant it unconditionally except in a case where it appears to them to be expedient to do otherwise—
(a)in the interests of good forestry or agriculture or of the amenities of the district; [F33or]
(b)for the purpose of complying with their duty of promoting the establishment and maintenance F34. . . of adequate reserves of growing trees. [F35; or ]
[F35(c)for the purpose of conserving or enhancing the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features, or the natural beauty or amenity, of any land.]
(b)if the land on which the trees are growing is, or in the opinion of the Commissioners will be, managed in a manner approved by them, the Commissioners may (subject to section 14(5) below), if they think fit and subject to the approval of the treasury [F36as regards land in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers as regards land in Scotland], make to persons interested in the land advances by way of loan of such amounts, upon such terms and subject to such conditions, as they may determine.
(6)When the Commissioners refuse to grant a felling licence, they shall give notice in writing to the applicant of the grounds for the refusal.
F33 Word in s. 10(2)(a) repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6) , s. 59(2) , Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(a) (with s. 55(2) ); S.S.I. 2004/495 , art. 2
F34 Words in s. 10(2)(b) omitted (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1747 , art. 3 , Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(9)
F35 S. 10(2)(c) and word inserted (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6) , s. 59(2) , Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b) (with s. 55(2) ); S.S.I. 2004/495 , art. 2
F36 Words in s. 10(4)(b) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747 , art. 3 , Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(10)
C5S. 11(3)-(5) applied (with modifications) (E.) (6.4.2012) by The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/605), regs. 1(1), 24(5)
(1)The conditions which may under section [F3710(2)[F3710(2)(a) or (b)]] above be attached to a felling licence are such as the Commissioners, after consultation with the applicant for the licence, determine to be expedient for securing—
(2)No conditions shall be imposed [F38under section 10(2)(a) or (b) above ]on the grant of a felling licence where it is for trees on land subject to a forestry dedication covenant or agreement [F39and the felling is in accordance with a plan of operations or other working plan approved by the Commissioners and in force under the covenant or agreement].
F37Words in s. 12(1) substituted (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), s. 59(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(3)(a) (with s. 55(2)); S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2
F38Words in s. 12(2) inserted (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), s. 59(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(3)(b) (with s. 55(2)); S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2
F39Words added by Trees Act 1970 (c. 43, SIF 54), s. 2
(1)Where a person applies for a felling licence and the Commissioners do not within three months after receiving the application, or within such further time as may be agreed with the applicant, give notice to him of their decision on the application (including any reference of the application under section 15 of this Act) the provisions of this Part of this Act shall apply in relation to the application as if it had been refused.
Where a notice under this subsection is given, subsection (1) above shall apply as if, instead of referring to a period of three months after the Commissioners receive the application, it referred to a period of three months after the date on which the person entitled to such interest in the land as is mentioned in the notice is joined as a party to the application.
(2)The Commissioners shall not refuse the licence unless the Minister [F40as regards the felling of trees in England and Wales certifies, and the Scottish Ministers as regards the felling of trees in Scotland certify] that, by reason of an act of God or other emergency which has taken place or arisen since the approval of the plan, the granting of a felling licence in respect of those trees, or in respect of trees of any class which comprises those trees, would be detrimental to the national interest.
F40Words in s. 14(2) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(11)
(1)If an application is made to the Commissioners for a felling licence in respect of trees to which a tree preservation order relates, and [F41 relevant consent] is required for the felling of those trees, then—
(a)the Commissioners, if they propose to grant the licence, shall give notice in writing to the authority by whom the order was made; and
[F42(1A)In subsection (1) “relevant consent” means—
(2)Where the Commissioners give the notice required by subsection (1)(a) above and the authority within the prescribed period after receipt of the notice object to the Commissioners’ proposal to grant a felling licence and do not withdraw their objection, then—
(3)Where the Commissioners refer an application under subsection (1)(b) above,—
(a)the Commissioners under this section refer an application for a felling licence to the Minister or an authority who have made a tree preservation order relating to the trees; and
(5)Except as provided by the foregoing provisions of this section, no [F43relevant application shall be entertained] in respect of the felling of trees in the case of which section 9(1) of this Act applies so as to require a felling licence.
[F44(5A)In subsection (5) “relevant application” means—
(8)F45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F41Words in s. 15(1) substituted (6.4.2012 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(3)(4), Sch. 8 para. 2(2) (with s. 226); S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
F42S. 15(1A) inserted (6.4.2012 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(3)(4), Sch. 8 para. 2(3) (with s. 226); S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
F43Words in s. 15(5) substituted (6.4.2012 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(3)(4), Sch. 8 para. 2(4) (with s. 226); S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
F44S. 15(5A) inserted (6.4.2012 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(3)(4), Sch. 8 para. 2(5) (with s. 226); S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
F45S. 15(8) repealed (27.3.2002) by The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/794), art. 5(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 6)
(2)A person aggrieved by the refusal or conditions may by a notice served within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner request the Minister [F46where the application was to fell trees in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers where the application was to fell trees in Scotland] to refer the matter to a committee appointed in accordance with section 27 below and—
(a)the Minister [F47or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] shall, unless he is [F48or they are] of opinion that the grounds for the request are frivolous, refer the matter accordingly;
(b)the committee, after compliance with section 27(3), shall thereupon make a report on the reference to the Minister [F47or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers].
(3)The Minister [F47or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] shall, after considering the committee’s report, confirm the decision of the Commissioners on the application, or reverse or modify that decision and direct the Commissioners to give effect to the reversal or modification.
F46Words in s. 16(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(12)(a)
F47Words in s. 2(2)(a)(b)(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(12)(b)
F48Words in s. 2(2)(a) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(12)(c)
(1)Anyone who fells a tree without the authority of a felling licence, the case being one in which section 9(1) of this Act applies so as to require such a licence, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F49level 4 on the standard scale] or twice the sum which appears to the court to be the value of the tree, whichever is the higher.
F49Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46, and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1;), ss. 289F, 289G
[F5017A Power of Commissioners to require restocking notice after unauthorised felling.E+W+S
[F51(1)The Commissioners may serve a notice under this section (a “restocking notice”) on a person where—
(a)it appears to the Commissioners that he has committed an offence in England and Wales under section 17 of this Act, or
[F52(1A)A restocking notice is a notice requiring the person on whom it is served—
(2)A restocking notice [F53 which relates to land in Scotland] shall be served within three months after the date of the conviction or of the dismissal or withdrawal of any appeal against the conviction.
(b)have regard to their duty of promoting the establishment and maintenance F54. . . of adequate reserves of growing trees; and
F50Ss. 17A–17C inserted by Forestry Act 1986 (c. 30, SIF 54), s. 1(a)
F51S. 17A(1) substituted (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 4(2)
F52S. 17A(1A) inserted (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 4(3)
F53Words in s. 17A(2) inserted (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 4(4)
F54Words in s. 17A(3)(b) omitted (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(9)
(1)A person on whom a restocking notice has been served who objects to the notice or to any condition contained therein may by notice served within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner request the Minister [F55where the restocking notice relates to land in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers where the restocking notice relates to land in Scotland] to refer the matter to a committee appointed in accordance with section 27 of this Act; and—
(a)the Minister [F56or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] shall, unless he is [F57or they are] of the opinion that the grounds of the request are frivolous, refer the matter accordingly; and
(b)the committee, after compliance with subsection (3) of that section, shall thereupon make a report to the Minister [F56or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers].
(2)The Minister [F56or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] may, after considering the committee’s report, direct the Commissioners to withdraw the notice or to notify the objector that it shall have effect subject to such modification as the Minister [F56or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] shall direct.
F55Words in s. 17B(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(13)(a)
F56Words in s. 17B(1)(a)(b)(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(13)(b)
F57Words in s. 17B(1)(a) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(13)(c)
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Act (and, in particular, to the duty of the Commissioners to take advice under section 37(3), if it appears to the Commissioners that it is expedient in the interests of good forestry, or for purposes connected with their duty of promoting the establishment and maintenance F59. . . of adequate reserves of growing trees, that any growing trees should be felled—
(5)In the case of trees to which a tree preservation order relates, felling directions given by the Commissioners after the date on which the order comes into force[F60shall be sufficient authority for the felling, notwithstanding anything in—
F59Words in s. 18(1) omitted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(9)
F60Words in s. 18(5) substituted (6.4.2012 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(3)(4), Sch. 8 para. 3 (with s. 226); S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
19 Restrictions on Commissioners’ power under s. 18.E+W+S
(3)If the Commissioners propose to give felling directions in respect of trees to which a tree preservation order relates, they shall give notice in writing of the proposal to the authority by whom the order was made; and if within the prescribed period after the receipt of the notice the authority object to the proposal and do not withdraw the objection, the Commissioners shall not give the directions except with the consent of the Minister [F61where the felling direction was given in respect of trees in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers where the felling direction was given in respect of trees in Scotland], who shall consult with the said authority before deciding whether to grant or refuse his consent.
F61Words in s. 19(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(14)
F62S. 19(4) repealed (27.3.2002) by The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/794), art. 5(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 6)
(1)If a person to whom felling directions are given in respect of any trees is aggrieved by the directions on the ground that the felling is not expedient as mentioned in section 18(1), he may by notice served within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner request the Minister [F63where the felling direction was given in respect of trees in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers where the felling direction was given in respect of trees in Scotland] to refer the matter to a committee appointed in accordance with section 27 below and the Minister [F64or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers shall, unless he is or they are] of opinion that the grounds for the request are frivolous, refer the matter accordingly.
F63Words in s. 20(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(15)(a)
F64Words in s. 20(1) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(15)(b)
(2)The person may by notice given to the Minister [F65where the felling direction was given in respect of trees in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers where the felling direction was given in respect of trees in Scotland] in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period—
(b)in any case, require the Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] to acquire his interest in the land affected by the directions.
A notice under this section requiring the Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] to acquire an interest in land shall be deemed to include an offer by the person entitled to that interest to convey to the Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] such easement or servitude or other right for the benefit of the land over adjoining land in which that person has an interest as may be agreed between that person and the Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] or as may, in default of agreement, be determined in accordance with section 31 of this Act.
(3)The Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] may within the prescribed period after receiving the notice either—
(4)The committee to whom a matter is referred under this section, after complying with section 27(3), shall thereupon make a report to the Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] and to the person by whom the notice under this section was given and shall state—
(5)Where the committee report that compliance with the directions would not involve the person in such loss as aforesaid, the notice shall be of no effect; but in any other case the Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] may, within the prescribed period after receiving the report, either—
(c)modify the directions in accordance with the report, according as he thinks [F67or they think] fit.
(6)If within the prescribed period after receiving a notice or the report of a committee under this section the Minister [F66or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] has not taken any such action as is authorised by subsection (3) or subsection (5) above, as the case may be, the directions to which the notice relates shall cease to have effect at the expiration of that period.
(7)In determining for the purposes of this section whether compliance with felling directions would involve a person in a net loss, regard shall be had to any compensation received by that person under a tree preservation order [F68 , or under tree preservation regulations, ]in respect of a refusal of consent for the felling of the tree.
F65Words in s. 21(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(16)(a)
F66Words in s. 21(2)-(6) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(16)(b)
F67Words in s. 21(5) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(16)(c)
F68Words in s. 21(7) inserted (6.4.2012 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(3)(4), Sch. 8 para. 4 (with s. 226); S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
(1)The following shall be the consequences where a notice given by a person under section 21 is accepted by the Minister [F69or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers].
(4)If the notice requires the Minister [F69or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] to acquire the person’s interest in the land affected by the directions,—
(a)the Minister [F69or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers]shall be deemed to be authorised to acquire that interest compulsorily under section 39 of this Act and to have served a notice to treat in respect thereof on the date of the acceptance of the notice;
(5)The power conferred by section 31(1) of the M7Land Compensation Act 1961 or section 39(1) of the M8Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1963 to withdraw a notice to treat shall not be exercisable in the case of a notice to treat which is deemed to have been served by virtue of this section.
F69Words in s. 22 inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(17)
M71961 c. 33(28:1)
M81963 c. 51(28:2)
(2)The Commissioners may give to the person responsible a notice requiring such steps as may be specified therein to be taken within such time (not being less than the prescribed period after the notice has become operative) as may be so specified for remedying the default; and for purposes of this subsection, “the person responsible” is—
(a)in the case of non-compliance with conditions of a felling licence, [F70the person specified in subsection (2A)]; and
[F71(2A)The person referred to in subsection (2)(a) is—
(a)where the licence relates to land in England and Wales—
(4)Without prejudice to the powers of the Commissioners under the foregoing subsection, a person who without reasonable excuse fails to take any steps required by a notice given to him under this section shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F72level 5 on the standard scale]; and proceedings in respect of such an offence may be instituted within six months of the first discovery of the offence by the person taking the proceedings, provided that no proceedings shall be instituted more than two years after the date of the offence.
F70Words in s. 24(2)(a) substituted (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 5(2)
F71S. 24(2A) inserted (16.3.2006) by Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/780), arts. 1(1), 5(3)
F72Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1;), ss. 39, 46, Sch. 3 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7D and expressed to be substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3, 7(2), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 2 Pt.III
he may by a notice served on the Minister [F73where the notice is given in respect of land or trees in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers where the notice is given in respect of land or trees in Scotland] in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed period after the receipt of the notice under section 24, request the Minister [F74or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] to refer the matter to a committee appointed in accordance with section 27 below.
(2)A notice under section 24 shall be inoperative until the expiration of the prescribed period for the purposes of subsection (1) above and, where a request to the Minister [F75or the Scottish Ministers] under that subsection is made, until the conclusion of any proceedings under this section in pursuance of the request.
(3)Where such a request is made by a person receiving a notice under section 24, the Minister [F76or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] shall, unless he is of opinion that the grounds for the request are frivolous, refer the matter accordingly to a committee so appointed.
(4)The committee to whom a matter is referred under this section, after complying with section 27(3), shall make a report on the reference to the Minister [F77or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers and he or they] shall, after considering the report, confirm or cancel the notice to which the reference relates.
F73Words in s. 25(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para 4(18)(a)
F74Words in s. 25(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(18)(b)
F75Words in s. 25(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(19)
F76Words in s. 25(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(20)
F77Words in s. 25(4) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(21)
(1)References in sections 16, [F7817B,] 20, 21 and 25 of this Act to a committee appointed in accordance with this section are to a committee consisting of—
(a)a chairman appointed by the Minister [F79in relation to cases where the trees are, or the land is, in England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers in relation to cases where the trees are, or the land is, in Scotland]; and
(b)two other members selected by the Minister [F80or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] from a panel of persons appointed by him, after such consultation as is provided for below, for the conservancy in which the trees are growing:
(b)organisations appearing to the Minister [F80or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] to represent the interests of owners of woodlands and timber merchants respectively; and
(c)take into consideration any information furnished to them by the Commissioners as to the performance within the conservancy in which the trees are growing of their duty of promoting the establishment and maintenance F81. . . of adequate reserves of growing trees.
For purposes of this subsection “the person concerned with the subject-matter of the reference” is the person at whose request the reference was made, except that in the case of a reference by the Minister [F80or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers] of a notice under section 21 it is the person by whom the notice was given.
(4)The Minister may pay to the members of a committee appointed by him under this section such remuneration as he may, with the consent of the Treasury [F82as regards England and Wales], determine.
[F83(4A)The Scottish Ministers may pay to the members of a committee appointed by them under this section such remuneration as they may determine.]
F78Words inserted by Forestry Act 1986 (c. 30, SIF 54), s. 1(b)
F79Words in s. 27(1)(a) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(22)(a)
F80Words in s. 27(1)(b)(2)(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(22)(b)
F81Words in s. 27(3)(c) omitted (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(9)
F82Words in s. 27(4) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(22)(c)
F83S. 27(4A) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(22)(d)
(3)Subject to the foregoing provisions of this section, where the owner of trees comprised in a settlement within the meaning of the M9Settled Land Act 1925 is a tenant for life who is impeachable for waste in respect of the trees, any compensation or sum payable under section 11 or section 26 of this Act in respect of the trees shall be paid to the trustees of the settlement, and shall be applied by them in accordance with section 66(2) of the Settled Land Act 1925 as if it were proceeds of sale of timber cut and sold with the consent of the trustees under that section.
M91925 c. 18(98:3)
(3)For the purposes of this section and of [F84section 7 of the M10Interpretation Act 1978], the proper address of any person upon whom any such document as aforesaid is to be served shall, in the case of the secretary or clerk of an incorporated company or body, be that of the registered or principal office of the company or body, and in any other case be the last known address of the person to be served:
(5)The Commissioners may, for the purpose of enabling them to serve or give any document or direction under this Part of this Act, require the occupier of any land and any person who, either directly or indirectly, receives rent in respect of any land, to state in writing the nature of his interest therein and the name and address of any other person known to him as having an interest therein, whether as a freeholder or owner, mortgagee or creditor in a heritable security, lessee or otherwise; and anyone who, having been required in pursuance of this subsection to give any information, fails to give it, or knowingly makes any mis-statement in respect thereof, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F85level 1 on the standard scale].
F84Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30, SIF 115:1), s. 17(2)(a)
F85Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46, and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1;), ss. 289F, 289G
M101978 c. 30(115:1)
(a)in its application to England and Wales, be taken as requiring it to be determined by the[F86Upper Tribunal]; and
(2)Until sections 1 to 3 of the M11Lands Tribunal Act 1949 come into force as regards Scotland, the said provision shall be taken as requiring the thing in question to be determined by reference to an official arbiter appointed under Part I of the M12Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1963; and sections 3 and 5 of that Act shall apply, subject to any necessary modifications, in relation to the determination of any question under this Act by an arbiter so appointed.
F86Words in s. 31(1)(a) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 77 (with Sch. 5)
M111949 c. 42(127)
M121963 c. 51(28:2)
[F87(3)Regulations made under this Part of this Act may make provision as regards England and Wales, or as regards Scotland.
(6)The Statutory Instruments Act 1946 M13 shall apply to any statutory instrument containing regulations made under this Part of this Act applying to Scotland as it applies to any statutory instrument made by the Scottish Ministers.]
F87S. 32(3)-(6) substituted (1.7.1999) for s. 32(3) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(23)
M131946 c.36.
(4)The Minister [F88and the Scottish Ministers] shall not be authorised to acquire the interest of any person in Crown land by virtue of a notice under section 21 unless an offer has previously been made by that person to dispose of that interest to the appropriate authority on terms that the price payable therefor shall be equal to (and shall be determined in default of agreement in like manner as) the compensation which would be payable in respect of that interest if it were acquired in pursuance of such a notice, and that offer has been refused by that authority.
F88Words in s. 33(4) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(24)
(b)on an application in that behalf to the Agricultural Land Tribunal established under Part V of the M14Agriculture Act 1947 the Tribunal determine, having regard to the respective interests of the persons interested in the land, that some person shall be treated as the owner of the land other than the person who would be so treated apart from the determination,
(3)In relation to land in Scotland, “owner” means the person who for the time being is F89... the owner thereof, except that where, in relation to all or any of the provisions of this Part of this Act,—
(a)all persons appearing to the [F90Scottish Ministers] to be concerned agree, with the approval of the [F90Scottish Ministers], that some person shall be treated as the owner of land other than the person who would be so treated apart from the agreement; or
that person shall be so treated, but without prejudice to a subsequent agreement or determination, or to his ceasing to be so treated, if [F91the Scottish Ministers withdraw their] approval under paragraph (a) of this subsection.
F89Words in s. 34(3) repealed (S.) (28.11.2004) by Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5), ss. 71, 77(2), Sch. 12 para. 27(3), 13 Pt. 1 (with ss. 58, 62, 75); S.S.I. 2003/456, art. 2
F90Words in s. 34(3)(a) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(26)(a)
F91Words in s. 34(3) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(26)(b)
M141947 c. 48(2:1)
“conservancy” means any area in Great Britain which may for the time being be designated by the Commissioners as a conservancy for the purpose of the performance of their functions;
“felling directions” means directions given by the Commissioners under section 18 of this Act for the felling of trees;
“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Commissioners under this Part of this Act; and
[F92 “ restocking notice ” shall be construed in accordance with section 17A(1) of this Act; ]
“tree preservation order” means an order made or having effect as if made under [F93section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990] or [F94section 160 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997].
[F95“tree preservation regulations” means regulations made under section 202A(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;]
F92Definition inserted by Forestry Act 1986 (c. 30, SIF 54), s. 1(c)
F93Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2, para. 14(2)
F94Words in s. 35 in the definition of “tree preservation order” substituted (27.5.1997) by virtue of 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 13(2)
F95Words in s. 35 inserted (6.4.2012 for E.) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), s. 241(3)(4), Sch. 8 para. 5 (with s. 226); S.I. 2012/601, art. 2(a)
This Part of this Act shall not apply to trees standing or growing on land within the area of Greater London other than the outer London Boroughs within the meaning of the M15London Government Act 1963.
M151963 c. 33(81:1)
Part III E+W+S Administration and Finance
Advisory bodiesE+W+S
37 Committees to advise Commissioners.E+W+S
(a)the central advisory committee for Great Britain known as the Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee; and
[F96(2)The power of the Commissioners under section 32 of this Act to make regulations shall not be exercisable except after consultation with the Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee.]
F96S. 37(2) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(25)
(2)The Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee shall consist of not more than twenty-five members, and of those members (other than chairman)—
(a)not less than six nor more than eight shall be persons appointed by the Commissioners after consultation with organisations appearing to them to represent the interests of owners of woodlands; and
(3)Each regional advisory committee shall consist of not less than seven nor more than [F97twelve] members, and of those members (other than the chairman) not less than four shall be persons appointed by the Commissioners after consultation with organisations appearing to them to represent the interests of owners of woodlands and timber merchants respectively and organisations concerned with the study and promotion of forestry.
[F98(5)Subsection (4) above shall have effect in relation to a regional advisory committee for a conservancy wholly in Scotland as if the reference to the consent of the Treasury were a reference to the consent of the Scottish Ministers.]
F97Words in s. 38(3) substituted (25.9.1991) by Forestry Act 1991 (c. 43, SIF 54), ss.1, 2(2).
F98S. 38(5) added (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(27)
Acquisition and disposal of landE+W+S
39 Power of Minister to acquire and dispose of land. E+W+S
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Minister [F99as regards England and Wales, and the Scottish Ministers as regards Scotland] may acquire (by purchase, lease or exchange) land which in his [F100or their] opinion is suitable for afforestation or for purposes connected with forestry, together with any other land which must necessarily be acquired therewith, and may place any land acquired by him [F101or them] under this section at the disposal of the Commissioners.
[F102(2)Subject to subsection (2A) below, the Minister [F103and the Scottish Ministers] may dispose for any purpose of land acquired by him [F104or them] under this section.
(3)The Minister [F105and the Scottish Ministers] shall have power, in the case of land acquired by him [F106or them] under this section,—
(a)to manage and use the land for such purposes as he thinks [F107or they think] fit (this power to include that of erecting buildings and other works on the land) where it is not for the time being placed at the disposal of the Commissioners under subsection (1) above; and
(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F108
[F109(5)Any instrument in connection with the management or disposal of land in Scotland acquired by the Minister under this section and for the time being placed at the disposal of the Commissioners shall, without prejudice to any other method of execution, be deemed to be validly executed by him if it is executed on his behalf by an officer of the Commissioners authorised by him for the purpose; and any instrument so executed shall, for the purposes of section 1(8) and (9) of the M16Reorganisation of Offices (Scotland) Act 1939, be deemed to have been executed by an officer of the Secretary of State duly authorised by him.]
(6)Schedule 4 to this Act shall have effect as respects the procedure applicable where the Minister acquires [F110or the Scottish Ministers acquire] land under this section, except in a case of compulsory purchase in accordance with the following section.
F99Words in s. 39(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(28)(a)
F100Words in s. 39(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(28)(b)
F101Words in s. 39(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(28)(c)
F102S. 39(2)(2A) substituted for s. 39(2) by Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54), s. 1
F103Words in s. 39(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(29)(a)
F104Words in s. 39(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(29)(b)
F105Words in s. 39(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(30)(a)
F106Words in s. 39(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(30)(b)
F107Words in s. 39(3)(a) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(30)(c)
F108Ss. 39(4), 41(7) repealed by Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54), s. 4(2), Sch.
F109S. 39(5) repealed (S.) (1.8.1995) by 1995 c. 7, ss. 14(2), 15(2), Sch. 5 (with ss. 9(3)(5)(7), 13, 14(3))
F110Words in s. 39(6) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(31)
C6S. 39 extended by (S.) Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 86, SIF 46:1), s. 59 and Countryside Act 1968 (c. 41, SIF 46:1), (E.W.) s. 23(3) and (E.W.)(S.) s. 24(5)
M161939 c. 20(57)
40 Compulsory purchase of land. E+W+S
(1)Subject to the provisions of this section, the power of the Minister [F111and the Scottish Ministers] to acquire land by purchase under section 39 above includes a power of compulsory purchase.
(c)land which is the property of a local authority, that is to say,—
(i)in England or Wales, the council of a county, . . . F112, county district or rural parish, [F113the Greater London Council] the Common Council of the City of London or the council of a London borough; and
(ii)in Scotland, a [F114council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994];
(d)land which has been acquired for the purpose of their undertaking by statutory undertakers, that is to say persons authorised by an enactment, or by an order or scheme made under an enactment, to construct, work or carry on a railway, canal, inland navigation, dock, harbour, tramway, . . . F115, . . . F116, [F117water] or other public undertaking.
[F118(e)land held or used by a universal service provider (within the meaning of [F119Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011]) for any purpose in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of [F120that Part]).]
(i)in a case relating to England and Wales, by an arbitrator appointerd by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; and
(ii)in a case relating to Scotland, by an arbiter appointed by the Chairman of the Scottish Committee of the said Institution; and
[F121(4)The power of compulsory purchase under this Act shall not be excercisable in relation to land held inalienably by the National Trust or by the National Trust for Scotland.]
(5)The Minister’s [F122and the Scottish Ministers’] power of compulsory purchase under this Act shall be exercisable by means of a compulsory purchase order, and—
(b)under section 3(3) of the M17Forestry Act 1919 at any time after the 26th March 1945,
Provided that, in the case of compensation for the compulsory purchase of one of several interests in such land, the amount of the reduction in the case of each interest purchased shall be equal to a part of the advance and interest proportionate to the value of that interest as compared with the value of the land.
F111Words in s. 40(1) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(32)(a)
F112Words repealed by S.I. 1974/595, Sch. 1 Pt. I
F113Words inserted by S.I. 1970/211, art. 3(7)
F114Words in s. 40(2)(c)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 69; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)
F115Word repealed by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44), s. 67(4), Sch. 9 Pt. 1
F116Word repealed by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(3)(4), Sch. 17 para. 35(1), Sch. 18
F117Word repealed (E.W.) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
F118S. 40(2)(e) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 23 (subject to art. 1(3))
F119Words in s. 40(2)(e) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 86(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3
F120Words in s. 40(2)(e) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 86(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3
F121S. 40(4) substituted by Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54), s. 2
F122Words in s. 40(5) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(32)(b)
C7S. 40 extended with modifications by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7, para. 2(1), (xviii), Sch. 8 para. 33
C8S. 40 extended by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 1(1)(xvii), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1)
C9S. 40 extended (E.W.) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(1)(2) (xiii), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
C10S. 40 extended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xiii); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
M171919 c. 58
Finance, accounts and annual reportE+W+S
[F123(1)The Forestry Fund constituted under section 8 of the Forestry Act 1919 shall be wound up and any balance in the Forestry Fund shall be paid to the Forestry Commissioners.
[F124(2)This subsection applies to the following expenses–
(3A)Where, by virtue of subsection (3) above, any expenses incurred by the Minister falling within subsection (2) above are to be met out of money held by the Commissioners, they shall make payments to him for that purpose.]
(4)There shall be payable out of the Scottish Consolidated Fund–
(a)all expenditure of a description specified in paragraph (a) or (b)(i) of subsection (2) above incurred by the Commissioners as regards Scotland; F125. . .
(b)all expenditure incurred by the Commissioners in the exercise of their functions under the Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967 F126.
[F127(c)all grants and loans made by the Commissioners under section 1 of the Forestry Act 1979 F128 in relation to land in Scotland; and
(d)all expenditure incurred by the Commissioners in the exercise of their functions under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) (Scotland) Regulations 1999.]
F129(4A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
[F130(6)Subject to subsections (8) and (10) below, all sums received by the Commissioners in respect of–
(7)Subject to subsection (8) below, the following sums received by the Minister shall be paid by him to the Commissioners and held by them for the purpose of meeting the expenses to which subsection (2) above applies–
(8)The Minister may, with the approval of the Treasury, direct–
(10)Subject to any provision made by or under an Act of the Scottish Parliament for the disposal of or accounting for sums received, there shall be paid into the Scottish Consolidated Fund–
(b)all sums received by the Commissioners in the exercise of their functions under the Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967 F131.
(11)Any question as to whether, for the purposes of this section–
may be determined by agreement between the Minister (acting with the agreement of the Treasury) and the Scottish Ministers.]
F132(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F133
F123S. 41(1)-(4A) substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(33)(a)
F124S. 41(2)(3)(3A) substituted (16.3.2000) for s. 41(2)(3) by S.I. 2000/746, art. 2, Sch. para. 5(2)
F125Word in s. 41(4)(a) omitted (16.3.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/746, art. 2, Sch. para. 5(3)
F1261967 c.86.
F127S. 41(4)(c)(d) inserted (16.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/746, art. 2, Sch. para. 5(3)
F1281979 c. 21; see also paragraph 8 of the present Schedule.
F129S. 41A repealed (16.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/746, art. 2, Sch. para. 5(4)
F130S. 41(6)-(11) inserted (16.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/746, art. 2, Sch. para. 5(5)
F1311967 c. 86.
F132S. 41(6) repealed (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(33)(b)
F133Ss. 39(4), 41(7) repealed by Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54), s. 4(2), Sch.
C11S. 41(10): To be read (temp. from 16.3.2000 to 31.3.2000) as if the reference therein to “an Act of the Scottish Parliament” were a reference to the Scotland Act 1998 (Transitory and Transitional Provisions) (Finance) Order 1999 by S.I. 2000/746, art. 3
F13442. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
F134S. 42 repealed (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(34)
(1)If the Minister sells land which was transferred to him, or to any predecessor of his, or to the Commissioners, under section 1(1)(a) of the M18Forestry (Transfer of Woods) Act 1923 to an amount exceeding [F1352 hectares] at any one time, then if the sum determined under section 3 of the said Act of 1923 as the amount contingently payable by way of compensation for the transfer of rights and interests of the Crown has not been fully paid or satisfied,—
(2)[F136If section 1 of the Sovereign Grant Act 2011 ceases to have effect ], there shall be paid out of [F137the Consolidated Fund] to the Crown Estate Commissioners all such amounts as immediately before the commencement of this Act remained outstanding as compensation due to the Crown under section 3 of the said Act of 1923, reduced by the amount of any payments made since that commencement to the Crown Estate Commissioners pursuant to subsection (1) above or to the corresponding provision in section 8(1) of the M19Crown Estate Act 1961.
F135Words substituted by Forestry Act 1979 (c. 21, SIF 54), s. 2(1), Sch. 1
F136Words in s. 43(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (c. 15), s. 15(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(a)
F137Words in s. 43(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (c. 15), s. 15(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(b)
M181923 c. 21
M191961 c. 55(29:7)
F13844. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
F138S. 44 repealed (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(35)
[F13945
(1)The Commissioners shall, on such day and in such form as the Scottish Ministers may direct, submit to the Scottish Ministers an annual report and accounts as to their proceedings under this Act as regards Scotland and the Scottish Ministers shall lay the report and accounts before the Scottish Parliament.
(3)The Commissioners shall, on such day and in such form as the Ministers may direct, submit to the Ministers an annual report F140. . . as to their proceedings under this Act other than such proceedings as regards Scotland and the Ministers shall lay the report F140. . . before Parliament.
F139S. 45 substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(36)
F140Words in s. 45(3) omitted (16.3.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/746, art. 2, Sch. para. 5(6)
Part IV E+W+S General
46 Commisioners’ power to make byelaws. E+W+S
(2)The Commissioners’ byelaws may be such as appear to them to be necessary—
(a)for the preservation of any trees or timber on the land, or of any property of the Commissioners; and
(b)shall not apply to a common which is subject to a scheme or regulation made in pursuance of the Metropolitan Commons Acts 1866 to 1898, or the Inclosure Acts 1845 to 1882, or the M20Commons Act 1899.
(4)Byelaws under this section shall be made by statutory instrument and a draft of a statutory instrument containing any such byelaws [F141with respect to land in England and Wales] shall be laid before Parliament.
[F142(4A)A draft of any statutory instrument containing byelaws made under this section with respect to land in Scotland shall be laid before the Scottish Parliament.
(4B)The Statutory Instruments Act 1946 shall apply to any statutory instrument containing byelaws made under this section with respect to land in Scotland as it applies to any statutory instrument made by the Scottish Ministers.]
(a)in the case of an offence against byelaws made by the Commissioners with respect to the New Forest, he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding [F143level 2 on the standard scale],
(b)in a case not falling within the foregoing paragraph, he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding [F143level 2 on the standard scale]; and
(c)in [F144the case of a continuing offence falling within either of the foregoing paragraphs] he shall be liable to a further fine not exceeding [F14550p] for each day upon which the offence continues.
(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F146
F141Words in s. 46(4) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(37)(a)
F142S. 46(4A)(4B) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(37)(b)
F143Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1;), ss. 39, 46, Sch. 3 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7D and expressed to be substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3, 7(2), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 2 Pt. III
F144Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80, SIF 39:1), Sch. 6 para 28
F145Words substituted by Decimal Currency Act 1969 (c. 19, SIF 10), s. 10(1)
F146S. 46(6) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71, SIF 39:1), Sch. 6 Pt. II
C12S. 46 amended by (S.) Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 86, SIF 46:1), s. 58(3) and (E.W.) Countryside Act 1968 (c. 41, SIF 46:1), s. 23(4)
M201899 c. 30(25)
X2(2)Section 1(3) of the M21New Forest Act 1964 (which applies byelaws made by the Commissioners to certain land added under that Act to the Forest) shall have effect with the substitution for the reference to section 2 of the M22Forestry Act 1927 of a reference to section 46 of this Act.
(4)As respects their jurisdiction under this section, the verderers’ courts shall be deemed to be magistrates’ courts, and the provisions of the M23M24Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952 and 1957, including provisions as to the recovery of fines and as to appeals, and the provisions of any rules made under those Acts, shall apply accordingly.
X2The text of s. 47(2) and Sch. 7 Pt. I is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
C13S. 47(4) references to Magistrates' Courts Act 1952 and 1957 (which Acts were repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154(a), Sch. 9) are to be construed as mentioned in Sch. 8 para. 5 of that 1980 Act
M211964 c. 83.
M221927 c. 6.
M231952 c. 55
M241957 c. 29
(1)An officer of the Commissioners or any other person authorised by them in that behalf may (on production, if so required, of his authority) enter on and survey any land for the purpose of ascertaining whether it is suitable for afforestation or for the purpose of inspecting any timber thereon, or for any other purpose in connection with the exercise of the powers and performance of the duties of the Commissioners under this Act or the M25Plant Health Act 1967.
(2)The Commissioners may authorise an officer or servant appointed or employed by them to exercise and perform on their behalf such powers and duties as they may consider necessary for the enforcement of byelaws under section 46 of this Act, and in particular to remove or exclude, after due warning, from any land to which the byelaws relate a person who commits, or whom he reasonably suspects of committing an offence against the said section or against the M26Vagrancy Act 1824.
(3)Anyone who obstructs an officer or servant appointed or employed by the Commissioners in the due exercise or performance of his powers or duties under the foregoing subsection shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F147level 3 on the standard scale].
F147Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1;), ss. 39, 46, Sch. 3 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7D and expressed to be substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3, 7(2), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 2 Pt.III
M251967 c. 8(2:11)
M261824 c. 83(39:2)
“forestry dedication covenant” and “forestry dedication agreement” have the meanings assigned to them by section 5;
[F148 “ the Minister ” means, except as provided by F149 ... [F150 Schedule 1 ] F150 , the [F151 Secretary of State ] F151 as respects England and the Secretary of State as respects Wales; ]
“National Trust” means the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty incorporated by the M27National Trust Act 1907, and “held inalienably”, in relation to land belonging to the National Trust, means that the land is inalienable under section 21 of the said Act of 1907 or section 8 of the M28National Trust Act 1939;
“National Trust for Scotland” means the National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty incorporated by the Order confirmed by the M29National Trust for Scotland Order Confirmation Act 1935, and “held inalienably”, in relation to land belonging to that Trust, means that the land is inalienable under section 22 of that Order.
F148Definition in s. 49 substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1747, art. 3, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 4(38)
F149Words in s. 49(1) in definition of "the Minister" repealed (27.3.2002) by The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/794), art. 5(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 6)
F150Words in s. 49(1) in definition of "the Minister" substituted (27.3.2002) by The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/794), art. 5(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(a) (with arts. 5(3), 6)
F151Words in s. 49(1) in definition of "the Minister" substituted (27.3.2002) by The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/794), art. 5(1), Sch. 1 para. 13(b) (with arts. 5(3), 6)
F152S. 49(3) repealed (S.) (28.11.2004) by Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 5), ss. 71, 77(2), Sch. 12 para. 27(4), 13 Pt. 1 (with ss. 58, 62, 75); S.S.I. 2003/456, art. 2
M271907 c. cxxxvi.
M281939 c. lxxxvi.
M291935 c. ii.
(3)Nothing in this section or in Schedule 6 or 7 to this Act shall be taken as affecting the general application of section 38 of the M30Interpretation Act 1889 with regard to the effect of repeals.
M301889 c. 63