Exemption under environmental protection law
Exemptions from prohibitions under the Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG) or state nature conservation laws regarding interventions in protected areas or habitats of protected species.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Exemption under environmental protection law mit dem zuständigen Untere Naturschutzbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Assessment of Species Protection Requirements (ASP) · Site Map
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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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Contact the local environmental protection agency
Preliminary discussion to determine whether an exception is generally possible.
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Have a species protection assessment conducted
Hire an expert.
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Submit an application with mitigation measures
Exceptions are usually approved only if compensation is provided.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Project developers, farmers, and government agencies planning activities in areas protected under conservation laws.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 50.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Species protection review is missing
- •Mitigation measures are not sufficiently scaled
Common reasons for rejection
- •No alternative solution is possible without intervention
- •The species' conservation status is deteriorating
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 an exception be denied?▼
Yes, especially when it comes to interventions in strictly protected habitats or Annex IV species.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft
- Data quality
- 100 %