[yourusername]

> Here in NL cutting down any tree, even if it is on your own land requires a permit.

Depends on the municipality. Rules around cutting down trees vary from "go ahead if it's not one of these 5 protected trees" to "please pay 1000 euro to request a permit 6 weeks in advance".

[jacquesm]

Go ahead is still a permit though.

[yourusername]

Many municipalities state there is no need for a permit unless you want to cut down specific protected trees.