Apply for a tree felling permit for municipally protected trees
In both public and private areas, the felling or pruning of a tree may constitute a violation of municipal tree protection.
The felling or pruning of a municipally protected tree is only permitted under certain circumstances.
- As a rule, the application must be submitted in writing to the responsible office.
- After the application has been submitted, an on-site inspection may be carried out
- You will receive written approval
Responsibility lies with the municipality, the joint municipality and the city .
Prerequisites for felling or pruning may be
- the tree is diseased and has largely lost its ecological functions
- further maintenance represents an unreasonable expense for the owner.
- there is a danger to people or property
Ask the responsible office which documents you need to submit.
As a rule, the exact location and details of the tree itself (species, size of tree) must be included.
The pruning or felling of trees may only take place after the permit has been issued.
- Municipal tree protection statutes
Municipal framework service
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