Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest
Permit for logging in private forests from the Forest Service. Generally required for clear-cutting areas larger than 0.3–1 ha (depending on the state).
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Damit wir Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest mit dem zuständigen Forstamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Cadastral map showing forested areas · Felling plan
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos bis 100 € je nach Antrag
How to proceed
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Find the responsible forestry office
Forestry office of the county in which the forest is located.
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Submit an application with a logging plan
Specify the area, tree species, quantity, and reforestation plan.
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Wait for approval
Often accompanied by reforestation requirements.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Private forest owners who plan to harvest timber in quantities that require a permit.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 72.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Logging has begun without a permit
- •Reforestation requirement overlooked
Common reasons for rejection
- •No reforestation plan has been submitted
- •Protected forest area affected
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
Do I always need a permit?▼
Not for the felling of individual trees or small-scale logging; thresholds vary by state.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft
- Data quality
- 100 %