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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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Map of the forest area · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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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
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the relevant forestry office
Including a site plan, land registry extract, and justification for the conversion.
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Public Review and Participation
The Forest Service assesses public interests and consults with the relevant agencies.
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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 %