The highest risk of forest fire in Wittenberg: forbidden paths and fire!

The highest risk of forest fire in Wittenberg: forbidden paths and fire!

Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Deutschland - This forest fire season has reached an alarming record: For the first time, the highest forest fire theater level 5 for the district of Wittenberg was proclaimed. This means that entering the forest paths for the population is now prohibited. The second highest danger level 4 also applies in Anhalt-Bitterfeld and the city of Dessau-Roßlau, while in other parts of Saxony-Anhalt the situation with a danger level of 3 is still comparatively mild. These details are taken from the reporting of FAZ.NET .

A look at the past few years shows that the highest danger level 5 last year was only about 2.6 percent of all forest fire warnings in Saxony-Anhalt. In 2024, however, this level was reached in May, which underlines the urgency of the current situation. In the Altmark and the Stendal region, however, storms have significantly reduced the risk of forest fire, which is a relief for people in these areas.

rules in the forest

Not only the gradual division of the forest fire risks is important, the handling of open fire is also of great importance. All year round, there is a strict ban in the forest for inflaming fire, including smoking, grilling and leaving the sky lanterns. This can be traced back to the Saxon Forest Act (§ 15 SächswaldG), which sets up strict rules to prevent forest fires. Opportunities can be punished as administrative offenses and punished with fines of up to 1,000 euros.

dry soil vegetation is particularly at risk of catching fire quickly. Therefore, it is also forbidden to drive forest paths with motor vehicles. In order to ensure safety in the forest, access routes must not be blocked because they are essential for rescue measures. In the event of a fire, it is important to inform the fire brigade under number 112 in order to avoid worse damage.

forest law and its importance

The regulations in the Saxon Forest Act are clear and of great relevance for all forest visitors. This law aims to maintain the forest in its economic and ecological function and at the same time compensate for the interests of forest owners and the general public. It also defines exactly what is to be understood by a forest and sets clear framework conditions for forestry.

There are also requirements for forest owners, such as the need for sustainable management. Measures to protect against forest fires are also anchored in the law; The forest authorities are responsible for the implementation and control of the corresponding protective measures. These laws are not just regulations, they are important to all of us to preserve the beauties of our forests and protect our ecosystem.