Apply for a tree-cutting permit
Permit to cut down protected trees on private property in accordance with the municipal tree protection ordinance.
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Damit wir Apply for a tree-cutting permit mit dem zuständigen Untere Naturschutzbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Site plan showing the tree's location · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources
Including a justification and a site plan/photo of the tree.
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On-site inspection
If necessary, the agency will inspect the tree on site.
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Approval subject to conditions
This is often accompanied by a requirement to replant.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Property owners whose trees are subject to local tree protection ordinances (usually based on a certain trunk circumference).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Felling carried out without a permit during the breeding season
- •Replacement planting not planned
Common reasons for rejection
- •No valid reason for the dismissal
- •Breeding and nesting season (March 1 – September 30) not observed
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
Can I cut down diseased or dangerous trees right away?▼
In cases of imminent danger (e.g., risk of the tree falling), felling is permitted even without prior authorization, but must be reported to the authorities afterward.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- BMWSB
- Data quality
- 100 %