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Obtain approval for land conversion

Permit issued by the Forest Service for the permanent conversion of forest land to another land use (e.g., building land, farmland).

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Obtain approval for land conversion mit dem zuständigen Forstamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Obtain approval for land conversion.

Processing: approx. 2 monthsSuccess rate: 40.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Map of the forest area · Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  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

    Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an application to the relevant forestry office

    Including a site plan, land registry extract, and justification for the conversion.

  2. 2

    Public Review and Participation

    The Forest Service assesses public interests and consults with the relevant agencies.

  3. 3

    Notice of Approval with Conditions

    Requirements for forest compensation measures (reforestation).

Responsible authority

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

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Forest owners who wish to use their forest land for other purposes.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 40.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Conversion Began Without Permission
  • Forest compensation measure not specifically identified

Common reasons for rejection

  • No overriding public interest in the conversion
  • Compensation area not verified

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

Wie lange dauert Waldumwandlung genehmigen lassen?

In der Regel ca. 60 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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