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Forstamt Elbe-Elster (zuständig für Elbe-Elster)
Forestry and forest-related permits in Elbe-Elster.
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- Obtain a permit for logging in the forest in Elbe-ElsterNotification or approval of timber harvesting and clear-cutting in forests under the State Forest Act.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Obtain approval for land conversion in Elbe-ElsterPermit issued by the Forest Service for the permanent conversion of forest land to another land use (e.g., building land, farmland).Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest in Elbe-ElsterPermit 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).Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Apply for reforestation assistance at the Forest Service in Elbe-ElsterGrant application for the reforestation of damaged areas (following storms, bark beetle infestations, or drought) submitted to the Forest Service—funding is available for planting and crop protection costs.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
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- Obtain a permit for logging in the forest in Elbe-Elster
Obtain a permit for logging in the forest – overview
- Obtain approval for land conversion in Elbe-Elster
Obtain approval for land conversion – overview
- Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest in Elbe-Elster
Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest – overview
- Apply for reforestation assistance at the Forest Service in Elbe-Elster
Apply for reforestation assistance at the Forest Service – overview
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