In Schaumburg we expect about approx. 3 weeks processing time for Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest – responsible: Forstamt Schaumburg (zuständig für Schaumburg).
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Documents you need
Cadastral map showing forested areas · Felling plan
Costs
Kostenlos bis 100 € je nach Antrag
approx. 3 weeks in Schaumburg
If you apply for Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest in Schaumburg, expect about approx. 3 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Find the responsible forestry office
Forestry office of the county in which the forest is located.
Submit an application with a logging plan
Specify the area, tree species, quantity, and reforestation plan.
Wait for approval
Often accompanied by reforestation requirements.
Who is eligible?
Private forest owners who plan to harvest timber in quantities that require a permit.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 72.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Not for the felling of individual trees or small-scale logging; thresholds vary by state.