Campfire Ban Act 2020
People tend to relax, especially after a hard week of work. After a dusty city, stress at work, contacts with many people, both pleasant and not so pleasant, being in the same room every day, the best relaxation would be going to the bosom of nature, to the country, especially if it’s warm outside, or just meeting with old friends , prepare a delicious dish in your garden. Often in these cases something is cooked over a fire. But this article is not about types of recreation, but about existing prohibitions on the use of open fire, precautions and fines for violation.
It should be noted that in this area there is a very large number (a whole complex) of various norms and rules, which are quite difficult to understand, because along with federal laws there are many by-laws and regulations. Fire safety rules and prohibitions are also issued at the local level.
In other words, the law banning the making of fires is rather a kind of generalization, rather even a set of rules, some of which are repeated in many documents, others are of a unique nature.
Fire has always been and will be a source of increased danger. There are certain rules for making fires; weather conditions must be taken into account. You should probably pay attention to the surrounding situation (it won’t be difficult to look around), the nature of the area, what restrictions and prohibitions there may be during this period of the year. If you decide to start a fire, you need to control its spread.
The fine for lighting a fire in the wrong place in 2020 may be quite significant, which will be quite an unpleasant surprise for those who decide to relax.
General rules
Fire safety in forests depends only on our correct attitude towards fire. By following simple rules of behavior in nature, you can significantly reduce the number of forest fires. General fire safety rules in forests:
- light a fire in the forest only in case of special need and in specially prepared places;
- light a fire according to clear existing rules;
- eliminate the fireplace with all care;
- Avoid thoughtlessly throwing away unextinguished cigarette butts and matches;
- If you detect the slightest signs of fire in the forest, immediately apply all measures to eliminate them;
- do not forget to notify forest workers about the incident;
- If you cannot cope with the fire yourself, report it to the emergency phone number.
In addition to these measures, there are certain prohibitions during the fire season.
During the dry season, it is prohibited to light open fires and burn grass under green spaces. Under no circumstances should you smoke while walking or relaxing, or leave any glass containers in the forest.
Basic Concepts
Let's first understand some basic concepts.
A campfire is a controlled open fire (as opposed to a fire) specifically lit for cooking, heating, or burning waste. Such a fire can cause a lot of trouble, especially in dry and windy weather.
The special fire regime is an expansion of prohibitions, including... a ban on visiting forests. It’s not like lighting a fire, you just can’t visit the forest. Set by local authorities.
At the same time, the punishment for violations increases greatly. In addition, it will not be limited to a warning, there will be a real fine.
Kindling methods
How to dilute correctly, conveniently and quickly? Here we need materials that quickly ignite: dry grass, moss, birch bark, reeds, pine bark, small wood chips with resin.
In the rain it is better to use birch bark. It is almost always dry.
Outdoor cauldron for fire
The kindling is folded into a pyramid. Set on fire. It won't hurt to take from home:
- dry alcohol capsules,
- candles,
- elements of rubber and plexiglass.
In the rain, a special liquid based on paraffins, for example Forester, will help kindling.
The use of gasoline is strictly prohibited. The wood will not light. And you will be poisoned.
Where you can and cannot make a fire in the forest
In the period after the melting of the snow cover until the establishment of rainy autumn weather or the formation of snow cover, it is prohibited to light fires in young coniferous forests, burnt areas, areas of damaged forest, peat bogs, in felling areas (at logging sites) that have not been cleared of logging residues and harvested wood, in places with dried grass, as well as under tree crowns.
In other places, making fires is allowed on areas separated by a fire-resistant mineralized (that is, cleared to the mineral layer of soil) strip of at least 0.5 meters wide. After completion... the fire must be carefully covered with earth or filled with water until smoldering stops completely.
Thus, the only place where fires can be lit without unforeseen additional costs in the form of a fine are specialized areas that are not under the canopy of trees, without dry grass, etc.
By the way, it is not reflected anywhere, but lighting coals in a barbecue is a fire? There is no explanation on this matter.
The legislation does not contain a direct ban on open fire on the river bank in 2020. But it is necessary to take into account which specific plot of land citizens intend to light a fire on.
Extracurricular event on ecology, grades 5-7
Presenter : In a certain kingdom, in a certain state, there lived a girl, Zhenya. One day she went out for a walk and saw her grandmother taking care of her flowers. Zhenya: Grandma, what beautiful flowers you have! Grandma: Do you like flowers? Each flower is like a star falling from the sky. I will give you a flower, but not a simple one, but a magical one. Every petal of this flower can make your wish come true. You need to tear off a petal, say these words: Fly, fly, petal Through the west to the east Through the north, through the south Come back, having made a circle As soon as you touch the ground, Be it my way: And name your desire. Zhenya: Thank you, grandma. Presenter: Zhenya looked at the flower and decided to try its magical power. Zhenya: (Tears off a petal and says). Fly, fly, petal, Through the west to the east Through the north, through the south Come back, having made a circle As soon as you touch the ground Be as I was told: I want them to tell me about the forest. Student 1 . Hello. forest, dense forest, full of fairy tales and miracles! What are you making noise about in the leaves On a dark, stormy night, What are you whispering to us at dawn, All in dew, like in silver? Who is hiding in your wilderness? What kind of animal? What bird? Open everything, don’t hide it: You see, we are our own. Student 2 . When we talk about a forest, we imagine a vast area occupied by trees, shrubs and grasses. The name of the forest depends on what kind of trees grow there. If there are more coniferous trees in the forest, it is a coniferous forest. If coniferous and deciduous trees grow in a forest in a mixture, it is a mixed forest. A deciduous forest is dominated by deciduous trees. The life of other inhabitants depends on what trees grow in the forest. Student 3 . A forest is not just a forest, it is a city with thousands of inhabitants. And the inhabitants of this city are plants and animals. The sorceress - midnight wandered through the forest and dropped beads - stars into the grass, and in the morning from the warm spring earth those white stars rose like flowers. Student 4. Forests are called “the lungs of our planet.” And for good reason. Forest plants release huge amounts of oxygen and absorb a lot of carbon dioxide. It is estimated that one hectare of forest absorbs as much carbon dioxide in an hour as is produced by the breathing of two hundred people! The forest also clears the air of dust. It settles on the leaves and is then washed to the ground by rain. In addition, the leaves of many trees release special substances into the air - phytoncides. They kill pathogenic microbes. Forests located near cities and along roads clean the air well. Student 5. The forest is a protector of water bodies. People have long noticed: rivers along the banks of which forests have been cut down become shallow. The fact is that in the forest, melt and rainwater slowly seeps into the soil and from there gradually flows into the river, “feeding” it. If the forest is cut down, the water quickly flows in streams into the river along the surface of the soil, and it becomes shallow. Student 6. Forest is a protector of the soil. Wind and water flows quickly destroy the soil in areas where forests have been cut down. The forest brings great joy to people with its beauty. Rest in the forest improves mood and improves human health. And how many mushrooms, berries, and medicinal plants the forest gives us! It is also important that people get meat and valuable fur from animals that are allowed to be hunted..... Student 7. The paws of the Christmas trees covered the hut, Where Uncle Vasya, the forester, lives. Come to his edge - the old man will greet everyone warmly. Uncle Vasya will tell you about the birds, He will remember how he waylaid the fox, He will show you the best raspberry patch And mushroom places in the forest. Forester. The forest is not only for our amusement, it is the wealth of our country. All the trees, berries, and herbs in it are grown for our benefit, friends. Take care of every bush, guys! Where you see a simple sprout, Maybe an oak tree will grow three times tall, a birch tree or a dense raspberry tree. And how many nuts and berries! So, perhaps, you can’t count! It pleases your heart to know that in a year young people have grown in the pine forest. Leading. It’s good here, in the spacious hut. Uncle Vasya is glad to see his guests. Time will fly by here, it will be interesting for our guys. Student 8. Why do people cut down forests? Mainly because of the wood. Every year it is needed more and more. After all, it is used to produce building materials, paper, artificial fabrics and leather, photographic and film films, varnishes and paints, plastics and many, many other necessary products…. Previously, people thought that there were so many forests that it was simply impossible to cut them down. Now it has become clear: the forests are in danger! It is necessary to use forests carefully and economically, and to constantly restore those that have been cut down. It is prohibited to cut down forests along river banks, around cities and along roads, or to destroy forest strips that protect the field from the winds. This prohibition must not be violated. We need to put an end to the mismanagement that is destroying forests as soon as possible. Student 9. In spring and summer, fires often occur in forests. A fire in the forest is terrible. Plants, animals, birds are dying. For many years, a new forest has been growing in the fire area. Forest fires are often caused by people. Children and adults make fires in the forest and forget to put them out or put them out carelessly, not completely. Sparks from unextinguished fires, blown by the wind, are carried over long distances and cause new fires. Sometimes fires themselves start in the forest from lightning strikes, and more often from careless human handling of fire. Student 10. A forgetful hunter at a rest stop. He did not scatter or trample the fire. He went into the forest, and the branches burned out and reluctantly smoked until the morning... And in the morning the wind dispersed the fogs, and the dying fire came to life. And, showering sparks in the middle of the clearing, he spread out his crimson rags. He burned all the grass and flowers together, burned the bushes, and went into the green forest. Like a frightened flock of red squirrels, He darted from trunk to trunk. And the forest was buzzing with a fiery blizzard, the trunks fell with a frosty crack, and like snowflakes, the sparks from them flew above the gray drifts of ash. Student 11. The forest is home to many animals and plants. The life of the forest and its inhabitants depends on everyone who visits it. Previously, many years ago, when people did not appear in the forest, harmony and beauty reigned here. When a person began to visit forests, everything around him changed. Grass was trampled, trees were broken, anthills and bird nests were destroyed, rare plants were uprooted and much more. The forest inhabitants began to complain to their patrons about the behavior of people. Then all the patrons decided to get together and discuss how to help the forest inhabitants. The owner of the forest, Leshy, the patroness of plants, Queen Flora, and the patroness of animals, Queen Fauna, gathered together. Leshy . How long will we tolerate the antics of these people! Every day there is some kind of incident. Either they kill the animal, then they destroy the plant, or they leave behind so much garbage that it is impossible to remove it. I'm tired of enduring, I need to decide something. Flora. I'm generally surprised by this person's behavior. After all, the forest purifies the air, keeps rivers full, and protects soils from wind and water flows. The forest is beauty and relaxation. He gives people mushrooms, berries, and medicinal plants. Forests contain plants and animals that are in danger of extinction. It is clear to everyone that forests must be protected, but people do not. Fauna . Not only animals, birds, insects live in the forests, but also frogs, toads, and snakes. People have hunted many forest animals for a long time. Due to excessive hunting, elk, wild boar, and sable were almost completely exterminated. Due to deforestation and poaching, there is a danger of destruction of lynx, wood grouse, hazel grouse and other animals. I propose to draw up rules of behavior in the forest and post them everywhere at the entrance to the forest. Flora . Right! Sandy beaches, pine groves, colorful butterflies, free birds turn to you - today's people: So that rivers and streams do not become cloudy, Fish frolic and birds sing, Greenery would save from the sun in the heat, It would not hurt for everyone to know the rules.
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Objectives: To introduce students to the problems of forest use and protection. To give an idea of the threat posed by unreasonable anthropogenic impact on nature. Objectives: To develop children's cognitive interest in environmental problems and the natural wealth that surrounds them. Cultivate a correct, caring attitude towards all living things. The hall is decorated with flowers, posters and drawings. Quote: “There is healing power in herbs and flowers. For everyone who knows how to unravel their secrets” V. Rozhdestvensky.
Where can you make a fire outside the forest?
Fires are prohibited:
• between different buildings, structures where fire safety distances are provided;
• on public lands of settlements, but local authorities may establish special places where bonfires are allowed;
• closer than 50 meters from buildings, structures and other objects;
• on the fields;
• on rights of way, roadside strips, security zones of roads, railways, overpasses, product pipelines.
Where can you make fires? In all other places not listed above. Quite a modest choice.
Is it possible to make a fire on your own plot of land?
In this case, it is necessary to take into account the location and purpose of the land plot. That is, you can earn an administrative fine even when frying barbecue at your dacha. As a rule, in this case, the land belongs to the category of agricultural use (and this is almost all private land, SNT, summer cottages and other similar plots).
If the dacha plot is located on agricultural land, the use of open fire is permitted only in specially equipped places, subject to certain requirements:
• this place must be made in the form of a concrete platform for a barbecue, or a pit, ditch or pit with dimensions: depth - at least 3 cm, diameter - 1 m;
• distance to the nearest house or other object: at least 50 m, to a coniferous tree or forest - 50 m, to a deciduous tree or forest - 30 m;
• the selected location must be cleared and surrounded by a fire-prevention strip of at least 40 cm; there must be no dry grass or building materials at a distance of 10 m from the fire.
If the fire is lit in a barbecue or other container, then a mineralized strip is not required, and all distances can be halved.
Forbidden:
• if a special fire regime is in effect in the area;
• if the site has peaty soil;
• in case of strong wind (more than 10 m/s), and if the grill is not used, then already at 5 m/s;
• under the canopy of trees.
Question about fuel
Dry material from deciduous trees produces almost no smoke. And damp wood, or its rotten version, generates little heat but a lot of smoke. Material from living birch contains a lot of moisture. If there is a shortage of choice, chop it into logs.
Dry small brushwood produces a powerful fire. But this material quickly burns out. The dry pine version burns well. It produces a lot of coals, but also significant volumes of smoke and soot. There are still a lot of sparks flying around. This option is well suited for fire signals.
Material from oak or hornbeam produces excellent heat and small fire. The burning continues for about two hours. This is a good condition for cooking. This fire does not need to be very large. After all, you need to work with dishes and prepared dishes.
In areas where vegetation is scarce, dry peat and completely dry animal droppings are used as fuel.
On sea coasts and river banks, dried wood can be used as fuel
