Since 1 October 2026, the destruction of hedges in France is governed by a single regime, created by the Agricultural Orientation Act of 24 March 2025 and Decree No. 2026-829 of 28 August 2026. The firm deals with these questions when they directly concern plants and those who manage them.
Typical matters
- Declaring the removal of a hedge
- Penalties for removing a hedge without declaration
- Felling trees and clearing woodland
- Protected plant species
- Trees and neighbours
More detailed articles on this area are available in French.