When and how is this permitted?

Felling birch trees - legally secure beforehand

In Germany, trees are protected by law. For whatever reason you are considering cutting down a birch, you should first familiarize yourself with the specific tree protection statutes for your region. Otherwise you run the risk of making yourself liable to prosecution: high fines can be threatened. This also applies if the tree is on your property.

Reasons to fell a birch

Badly planted trees break up hard concrete floors with the power of their roots. In theBirch as a shallow root is there even before planting in terms of the optimally chosen Location a few things to consider. So you can avoid having to cut down your birch for similar reasons right from the start with clever garden planning.

Often there are reasons of personal taste, plot planning or convenience, which is why the birch is a nuisance in the garden. If there is also a pollen allergy, the trees can indeed become a burden. In such cases, however, you might want to consider using the

Targeted to let the birch die off.

It looks different in rare cases Diseases of the birch off: If the tree threatens to die off and topple over, it can pose a major threat to life and limb. Then it is inevitable to fell it. If you are not sure, you can contact the Federal Green Area Office. There you have the opportunity to request the necessary expertise. Through the mediation of an expert, you will find out whether the tree can still be saved and which is the right course of action.

Chop down or have the birch chopped down

Felling a tree belongs in experienced hands. Anyone who has never carried out the procedure and does not master the technology should leave this responsible task to the professionals. If only because most hobby gardeners do not have the appropriate tools. If in doubt, hire a specialist company to cut down the birch.