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Felling trees may require a permit for various reasons.

A felling permit is particularly necessary in the following cases where trees are subject to special protection. 27.06.2017

1. Protection of trees as "protected landscape components"

Trees can be protected by the federal states by tree protection ordinances or statutes as so-called "protected landscape components" (§ 29 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act). This is mainly used for built-up districts.

In addition, the federal states can also place avenues under protection (§ 29 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act).

The specific content and the procedure are governed exclusively by the law of the respective federal state.

2. Protection of trees for reasons of species protection

It is generally forbidden to cut trees and other woody plants or to put them on the stock in the period from 1 March to 30 September. During this time, only gentle shape and care cuts are permitted to eliminate the growth of the plants or to maintain the health of trees (§ 39 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act). Exceptions to this can be granted, for example, to ensure road safety.

The form and procedure of the application also result exclusively from the law of the respective federal state.

In the state of Brandenburg, the lower nature conservation authorities of the districts / independent cities are responsible.

• § 29 Federal Nature Conservation Act
• § 39 Federal Nature Conservation Act
• Brandenburg Nature Conservation Act - BbgNatSchG

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, Division N II 1