Protected areas - applying for construction and other projects

Due to its geological and topographical situation, Jena has a unique and diverse natural environment that needs to be preserved. Some parts of the urban area are therefore under special protection. The slopes and wooded areas in particular have been designated as European protected areas (EU-SPA, FFH) as well as nature and landscape conservation areas (NSG, LSG).

Smaller areas and objects in the urban area have also been placed under special protection. An overview of the protected areas and objects in Jena can be found in the overview map under Downloads.

Certain activities are prohibited or restricted in protected areas. The respective purpose of protection and the prohibitions in nature reserves are regulated by the corresponding legal ordinances, which are also available for download.

The following documents must be submitted with the application for a nature conservation permit:

• Description of the event/project
• Site plan showing the type and scope of the project
• Location/description (district, corridor, parcel, possibly coordinates or map section)
• Time/space (date, time from/to)
• Description of the project (details of the type of activities, number of people involved, supervision, justification, etc.)
• Land use (use of meadow/forest areas, paths, use of areas/paths by vehicles)
• Involvement of land owners/managers/authorized users
• Valid temporary vehicle access permit (if necessary, application to the municipal forestry department with details of vehicle type/ vehicle/ vehicle owner)

The application must be signed and submitted to the lower nature conservation authority.

• Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG)
• Thuringian Nature Conservation Act (ThürNatG)