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Apply for reforestation assistance at the Forest Service

Grant application for the reforestation of damaged areas (following storms, bark beetle infestations, or drought) submitted to the Forest Service—funding is available for planting and crop protection costs.

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Processing: approx. 1 monthsSuccess rate: 76.0 %
Last reviewed: August 08, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Documentation of damage (photos, area) · Cost Estimate for Planting Stock

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 100 € je nach Antrag

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Report damaged areas to the Forest Service

    The Forest Service documents the damage for the purpose of funding.

  2. 2

    Submit a grant application with a cost estimate

    Land survey and cost estimate for seedlings.

  3. 3

    Perform and bill the procedure

    Planting after approval; funding after acceptance.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Forest owners with areas damaged by natural disasters.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months

Success rate

approx. 76.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Action initiated prior to submitting the application
  • Claim filed too late

Common reasons for rejection

  • Damage not documented
  • Area not eligible for funding

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

Questions & Answers

Is there a minimum area requirement?

Eligibility generally applies to plots of 0.1 hectares or larger; exact limits vary by state.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft
Data quality
100 %

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