Forest maps: what they mean for a property
The forest map (δασικός χάρτης) records which areas have a forest or grazing-land character. It is separate from the Cadastre but decisive for any out-of-plan land purchase: classifying an area as forest determines whether — and how — it can be used.
Ratified or posted map
The stage of the area's forest map matters:
- Ratified: final. The forest classification applies in full.
- Posted: provisional. It creates a presumption of forest character until ratification or a successful objection / correction request.
What to check before buying
A parcel may only partly intersect a forest area — an "inside" flag does not tell you how large the forest part is. Request a forest-map certificate/extract from the competent Forest Directorate and check the exact boundary against the property's limits. If there is an overlap, see whether objections or classification acts are pending.
Where to see it
On kaek.app you can locate the parcel and, where available, see an indication of overlap with the forest map; the official forest map is kept by the Hellenic Cadastre. See also the cadastral stages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I build on forest land?
No. Areas classified as forest carry an absolute ban on building.
What is the difference between a ratified and a posted forest map?
A ratified map is final and applies in full; a posted map is provisional and creates a presumption of forest character until ratification or a successful objection.
The parcel is only partly forest — what applies?
The ban applies to the forest part. Check the exact boundary with a forest-map extract from the Forest Directorate to see how much of the property is affected.