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Forstamt Köln
Forestry and forest-related permits in Köln.
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- Obtain a permit for logging in the forest in KölnNotification 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 KölnPermit 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 KölnPermit 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 KölnGrant 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 Köln
Obtain a permit for logging in the forest – overview
- Obtain approval for land conversion in Köln
Obtain approval for land conversion – overview
- Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest in Köln
Logging Permit – Logging in the Forest – overview
- Apply for reforestation assistance at the Forest Service in Köln
Apply for reforestation assistance at the Forest Service – overview
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