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Apply for a tree felling permit

Permit to cut or prune trees in urban areas. Unauthorized felling attracts fines.

You can use this service if:

• you are an individual resident of Cross River State
• you are a business operating in Cross River State
• location of the tree
• reason for felling

₦100,000 felling / ₦30,000 pruning (urban). The exact amount depends on your selection below. This is a paid per occurrence service.

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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your tree felling permit.

How to apply

1. Sign in to your Cross River State account.
2. Fill in the online form with your details.
3. Check your answers and submit.
4. Pay the fee of ₦30,000 online.
5. A state officer will review your application. You'll receive a tree felling permit — usually within 5 working days.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.