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Dresden reacts: New road regulations to combat the risk of forest fires!
Dresden issues a general decree on the right of way in the forest. Restrictions from forest fire danger level 4 apply until September 30th.
Dresden reacts: New road regulations to combat the risk of forest fires!
On July 3, 2025, the city of Dresden issued a general decree regulating entry into the forests. This is happening as the heat and drought continue, which has greatly increased the risk of forest fires. From forest fire danger level 4, walks in the forest away from the designated paths and roads are prohibited. The city is working specifically to minimize the risk of forest fires, which are often caused by human behavior. Parking outside designated areas, such as directly on the edge of the forest, is also not permitted during this time. The measure is valid until September 30, 2025 and was published in the city's electronic official gazette, as Pieschen Aktuell reports.
The current weather situation is making the problem considerably worse. The extreme temperatures have led to a dangerous situation not only in Dresden, but in many parts of Germany. The German Weather Service has already declared the highest forest fire warning level (level 5) in some regions, while level 4 applies in other areas. This means that open fires in the forest or on the edge of the forest are strictly prohibited. Campfires, barbecues and burning garden waste in particular can quickly lead to flammable situations. Cigarette butts that are carelessly thrown away also pose a serious risk. According to [wa.de](https://www.wa.de/deutschland/ Werden-waldbrandwandel-in-deutschland-spitzt-sich-zu-wärme-und-trockenheit-koennen-jetzt-lebensgefaehrlich-zr-93814872.html), hot catalytic converters or vehicle engines can ignite dry grass.
Preservation of forests and safety of those seeking relaxation
Through the general decree, the city not only wants to protect nature, but also the safety of those seeking relaxation and residents. The forest roads should be kept clear so that emergency vehicles can get to the affected areas quickly in the event of emergencies or fires. The city administration hopes that the strict traffic regulations will make it more difficult to ignite flammable material.
Current information on forest fire danger levels can be found at www.mais.de/php/sachsenforst.php or can be accessed via the mobile app “Forest Fire Danger Saxony”, reports Dawo. There is also an overview of the affected areas in the Pieschen district, which can be found in the thematic city map stadtplan.dresden.de can be found.
As the weather conditions and the high risk of forest fires continue into the weekend and a new heat wave is expected, it remains important to stick to the rules. By acting responsibly, each individual can help protect our forests from the threat of fires. At a time when the climate is presenting us with major challenges, we all need to do our part.