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.
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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 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. |
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Telephone | |
Fax | 0365 838-4205 |
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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
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Professional recommendations for New tree planting
Tree cutting request
Tree protection statutes
Tree species and varieties better adapted to climatic changes
Agency | Stadtverwaltung Gera - Abteilung 4240 Naturschutz 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. |
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Telephone | |
Fax | 0365 838-4205 |
WWW | |
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 |