Here you will find answers to the most important questions about Bad Homburg's tree protection statutes.
The tree protection statute protects many conifers. Conifers have a thick trunk. The tree protection statute protects many deciduous trees. The deciduous trees have a thick trunk. The trunks are measured at 1 meter above the ground. Fruit trees are not protected. Walnuts and chestnuts are protected. Trees in nurseries are not protected. Trees in tree nurseries are not protected. Trees in public green spaces are not protected. Trees in cemeteries are not protected. Trees in forests are not protected. Natural monuments are not protected. Trees in parks are not protected. Trees in gardens are not protected.
You want to fell a protected tree. You must first submit an application to the Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe municipal administration. You must submit the application twice with a site plan. The site plan shows the trees. How is it checked? The city checks the application. The town carries out an aerial photo analysis. The city carries out a site inspection. The city then decides on the application. The applicant receives a written decision.
The decision costs money. The decision with permission costs a lot of money for one tree. It costs a little more for each additional tree. The decision without permission costs less than the decision with permission.
If someone violates the tree protection rules, they can be fined. This includes felling protected trees without permission. Do I also need a permit for pruning work? Yes, you must have a permit. This applies to the pruning of protected trees. This includes pruning and topping. These measures are the same as felling trees.
If you receive permission to cut down a tree, you must create a replacement. You must plant a new tree for a felled tree. It is a good idea to submit a proposal for a replacement with your application.
You should submit the application for the felling of trees together with the building application.
