Commentary on Sections Part 3 – Felling of Trees (Restriction of felling) Section 18 – Operation and conditions of felling licence
A licence of not less than 5 years will be granted subject to a felling management plan for the land in question, and may specify the timing of felling, the restocking of the land and other conditions, such as maintaining the character of ancient woodland.  Regulations may provide for details on the form, content and amendment etc of management plans.