Risk of forest in Saxony: The highest alarm level at the weekend threatens!

Risk of forest in Saxony: The highest alarm level at the weekend threatens!

Görlitz, Deutschland - Summer also causes burning worries in Saxony: the state -owned company Sachsenforst warns for the coming weekend of a high risk of forest fire. The situation at the Saxon-Brandenburg state border becomes particularly critical, where the risk of forest fires reaches level four on Saturday. The following Sunday, the northern parts of the Northern Saxony, Meißen, Bautzen, Görlitz and the city of Dresden will even reach the highest risk level five. Freepresse.de describes that the remaining regions of Saxony have to calculate three and four.

What are the causes of this alarming situation? Man is the main cause of forest fires, as State Forest President Utz Hempfling emphasizes. Last year, around three quarters of all fires were triggered by human hands. Against the background of low rainfall, high temperatures and dry winds, the top layer of soil is now dried up heavily and is therefore particularly at risk.

rules for forest visitors

How best to deal with this situation? Forest visitors are called to be particularly attentive and to consider all the rules. Dealing with open fire is prohibited all year round in the forest - no matter how low the forest fire. Not only campfires and grilling are prohibited, but also smoking. According to the forest law for the Free State of Saxony (§ 15 SächswaldG), the regulations must be strictly observed, and violations can be punished with fines. Wald.sachsen.de emphasizes that the inflammation of open fire is only allowed at a distance of 100 meters to the forest with permission.

For those who still want to experiment: Since October 1st, 2009, the ascent of sky lanterns in the Free State of Saxony has even been banned. Compliance with these regulations is controlled by the municipalities, and unauthorized sky lanterns can result in punishments of up to 1,000 euros. So in order to protect the forests and the flora and fauna living in it, it is crucial to adhere to the rules.

legal requirements for forest ownership

A look at the Saxon Forest Act shows the diverse provisions that not only have nature conservation in focus, but should also ensure the economic and ecological function of the forest. revosax.sachsen.de emphasizes that forest areas are not only used for relaxation, but also serve as user and protection areas. Interested forest owners will find support here to develop a good hand in forestry.

In addition, the law makes it clear that the fire brigade must be informed under emergency number 112 in the event of a fire. The controller for compliance with these provisions are the forest authorities that also draw attention to possible dangers for the forest and order protective measures.

In the coming time, everyone who wants to venture into the forest should be careful. It is not worthwhile to do carelessness, because the risk of forest fires is high. Stay safe and pay attention to nature!