Deforestation Permit

You want to clear your forest? Then you need a permit for this.

According to the provisions of the Hessian Forest Act, any forest conversion measures require a permit. A distinction must be made between permanent and temporary forest conversion. Any necessary forestry compensation in the form of reafforestation or forest conservation levy shall also be examined by the competent authority in such an approval procedure. Other specialist authorities are also involved in the procedure.

The district committee or, in the case of independent cities, the magistrate.

• Information on the area to be grubbed up
• Information on the planned forestry compensation
• Declaration of consent of the land owner
• Information on the loads and constraints on the area to be grubbed up

Online services available: Yes

The application must be submitted in writing or online to the competent licensing authority, together with the above-mentioned attachments. The authority will then consult all public bodies and, in evaluation of the positions, decide on the possibility of granting the desired permit for forest conversion.

Administrative fees may apply for approval. Administrative fees may also apply in the event of a negative decision.

The hearing period is 14 days.