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.
Who should I contact?
Responsibility lies with the municipality, the joint municipality and the city .
Responsible authorities
- - Allgemeine Verwaltung -
- Montag bis Mittwoch: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
- Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
- - Bürgerservice -
- Montag bis Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr
- Donnerstag: 08.30 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr
- Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 12.30 Uhr
- Samstag: 10.00 Uhr bis 12.00 Uhr
(Terminvereinbarung wird empfohlen)
Requirements
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
Which documents are required?
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.
Process flow
- 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
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The pruning or felling of trees may only take place after the permit has been issued.
What else should I know?
Do you have a general question, or was your inquiry not addressed by the local contact?
Einheitlicher Ansprechpartner des Landes Niedersachsen
Legal basis
- Municipal tree protection statutes



