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Apply for tree cutting permit

If you want to remove a tree or other woody plant between March and September, you need a permit to do so.

Leistungsbeschreibung

Trees produce vital oxygen, improve the climate, filter dust and pollutants, and provide humidity and air movement. They provide a habitat for a wide variety of animals, enliven and structure the cityscape and dampen noise. To ensure that trees are preserved, they are protected - especially in heavily populated areas - but also in the open countryside.

For the general protection of the species, the felling of trees outside horticulturally used areas and of all other woody plants (including hedges and bushes) is prohibited under the Federal Nature Conservation Act between March 1 and September 30. This includes uprooting and grubbing. The only things not covered by this prohibition are gentle shaping and maintenance cuts to remove the growth of plants or to keep trees healthy.

If you wish to cut down a tree or remove hedges or bushes within this time window, you must obtain a fee-based exemption from this ban. If necessary, you must compensate or replace the felled woody plant.

It should also be noted that tree removal (regardless of when it is done) may also violate special species protection prohibitions or protected area ordinances.

If there is a tree protection statute in your municipality, these regulations must also be taken into account.

Permits, exceptions and exemptions under nature conservation law are issued by the lower nature conservation authorities. They will also be happy to provide you with information on all issues relating to the protection of trees and woody plants as well as species protection.

Your city or municipality will tell you whether it has enacted a tree protection statute and what regulations it contains.

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Thuringian Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Nature Conservation

15.12.2022

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Agency

Stadtverwaltung Gera - 4200 Umweltamt
Amthorstraße 11
07545 Gera

The basic tasks of the Environmental Department include the preservation of functioning natural cycles and the protection of the environment. This is a prerequisite for the improvement of the quality of life and the creation of a livable and lovable city. The Environmental Department deals in particular with issues of soil protection, waste deposits, water management, emissions and immissions, chemical safety, nature, species and tree protection. The employees of the environmental department are at your disposal for all questions concerning environmental protection and nature conservation in the city area.

They deal in particular with
- Statements, participation in planning and measures
- Processing of complaints, information and advice
- Orders and permits according to the respective environmental regulations
- Control and monitoring
- administrative offences

Telephone

0365 838-4201

Fax

0365 838-4205

Email

umwelt@gera.de

WWW

Environment

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday closed

Thursday 09:00 - 17:00

Friday 09:00 - 15:00

Public Transportation

StopHauptbahnhof

TramwayLinie 1

Parking Lot

Parking PlaceParken in der Zabelstraße möglich

Fees: Yes

Elevator

No

Wheelchair Accessible

No

Contact Person

Mitarbeiter/in

Telephone: 0365 838-4240

Downloads

Professional recommendations for New tree planting

Tree cutting request

Tree protection statutes

Tree species and varieties better adapted to climatic changes

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Agency

Stadtverwaltung Gera - Abteilung 4240 Naturschutz
Amthorstraße 11
07545 Gera

The aim of nature conservation in Germany is to protect nature and the landscape on the basis of their intrinsic value and as a foundation for human life and health (Section 1 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act). The preservation of our livelihoods is a public task and serves the state objective enshrined in Article 20a of the Basic Law.
Overuse and destruction of nature and landscape must be avoided, and the restoration, preservation and long-term and sustainable usability of natural assets must be strived for. In this context, the biological diversity, the regenerative capacity, but also the diversity, uniqueness and beauty as well as the recreational value of nature and landscape are to be safeguarded.
A distinction is made between abiotic and biotic components of the natural balance according to whether living organisms are involved in the processes and interactions. Soils, waters, climate, air, biotopes and the landscape are considered abiotic. Biotic components of the natural balance are fauna and flora. There are many connections and interactions between the components, which are examined and studied in more detail in landscape ecology, for example. Individual components of the complex system must be protected so that they can fulfill their function in the long term. Important functions of the natural balance: It provides us are settlement area and economic location (food, raw materials, processing, transport), serves us for recreation and health maintenance. Restricted or lost functions can have serious effects on humans and for future generations.
Important objects of nature conservation are, among others, natural landscapes, natural monuments, protected areas and landscape components, as well as rare plants, animals and habitats (biotopes) whose existence is endangered and which occur in certain ecosystems depending on their location. Nature conservation is therefore also concerned with site factors such as soil, climate, air or the effects of noise, as well as other harmful influences on nature and landscape such as light, movement, fragmentation or isolation of habitats. Nature and landscape are to be protected in settled and unsettled areas. In recent decades, nature conservation within settlements and on agricultural land has also become more important.
Responsible for the enforcement of the legal requirements for nature conservation is the lower nature conservation authority for almost all areas of responsibility, which is located in the environmental department of the Gera municipality.

Telephone

0365 8384240

Fax

0365 838-4205

Email

umwelt@gera.de

WWW

Nature Conservation Authority

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday closed

Thursday 09:00 - 17:00

Friday 09:00 - 15:00

Parking Lot

Parking PlaceParken in der Zabelstraße möglich

Fees: Yes

Elevator

No

Wheelchair Accessible

No