Proper use of the forest

The forest is shared by many different groups of users: lumberjacks, hunters, walkers, horse riders, mountain bikers, naturalists, etc.. Therefore, when using the forest, we must bear in mind a set of rules that combine good sense and mutual respect:

Prohibited
• It is forbidden to light fires of any kind in the forest, except for wood felling purposes (art. 322.1 of the Forestry Code).
• Unauthorised camping is prohibited in the forest.
• Driving vehicles through the trees is prohibited. Vehicles can only be driven on the roads left open for public traffic by the owner: these are resurfaced or metalled roads, which do not have fences. None of the natural paths and trails are open to motor vehicle traffic.
• Parking in front of gates is prohibited (Highway Code), because this might prevent access by service or emergency vehicles.

Take care
• Rubbish must be taken with you.
• Wild animals deserve respect. Do not disturb them. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
• Picking large amounts of plants is damaging for the environment. Foliage or flower picking should be limited to a handful.
• Mushrooms should be picked for personal consumption only, and in reasonable quantities (less than 3 kg per person). It is forbidden to pick them for commercial purposes.
• Any event involving more than 10 people is subject to the agreement of the forestry service.