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Apply for a tree-cutting permit in Eppstein

If you apply for Apply for a tree-cutting permit in Eppstein (Hessen), expect about approx. 3 weeks. Untere Naturschutzbehörde – Main-Taunus-Kreis (zuständig für Eppstein) is responsible.

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Site plan showing the tree's location · Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  2. 2

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung

Processing time

approx. 3 weeks in Eppstein

If you apply for Apply for a tree-cutting permit in Eppstein, expect about approx. 3 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.

Official: max. approx. 1 months

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an application to the Department of Natural Resources

    Including a justification and a site plan/photo of the tree.

  2. 2

    On-site inspection

    If necessary, the agency will inspect the tree on site.

  3. 3

    Approval subject to conditions

    This is often accompanied by a requirement to replant.

Required documents

  • Site plan showing the tree's locationMandatory
  • Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory

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

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.

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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.

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