Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture Authority
Apply for clearing of forest areas
Clearing is the removal of forest in favor of another type of land use. If you intend to clear land, you must apply for a permit in advance.
Important notes
Prerequisites
- The forest must not be of essential importance for the efficiency of the ecosystem or for forestry production.
- The protective function of the forest must not be impaired
- The forest must not be of essential importance for the recreation of the population
Documents required
- Information on the parcel concerned (parcel map)
- Information on the size of the area to be cleared
- Information on the planned type of use
- Information on planned compensation measures
- Proof of environmental impact assessment or preliminary environmental impact assessment
Please note
Clearing may only begin when the decision with which the permit was issued has become final.
Deadlines
No
Procedure & Fees
Procedure
In order to obtain permission for clearing, you must submit an application to the competent authority. The competent authority checks the clearing based on your application documents for environmental compatibility and compatibility with other public interests. If necessary, the competent authority will involve other departments concerned for the assessment. You will be informed of the decision in writing.
Processing time
The processing time depends on the type and scope of the application. However, a processing time of at least 6 months is to be expected.
Fees
No
Legal notes
Legal remedies
Objections to this decision can be raised within one month. Further information on this can be found in the notification.
Legal basis
§ 9 paragraph 1 Federal Forest Act (BWaldG)
Section 4 of the Hamburg State Forest Act
Downloads & Links
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Service description
Clearing is the removal of forest in favor of another type of land use. If you intend to clear land, you must apply for a permit in advance.
Address and contact information
Address
Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture Authority
Agriculture
Neuenfelder Straße 19 21109 Hamburg
Room: H.03.352
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Last updated: 19.05.2024