Be careful in the forest! Snow load endangers walkers in Remscheid

With the current snowfalls, city forester Lukas Sieberth urges against entering the forests in and around Remscheid. The high snow load on the trees can lead to dangerous situations, as branches can break down or overthrow entire trees. In order to ensure security on the paths, Siebert appeals to the common sense of walkers and advises to avoid dangerous areas.

The green areas such as the city park, where trees are difficult to hide with snow, are also particularly affected by the strong amounts of snow. The wind and persistent snow could also increase the risk of snow bruch. Walkers should therefore be particularly attentive and look up regularly. Detours are advisable, especially if branches are already on the floor. There are currently no specific information on danger spots.

forest care and precautionary measures

The city forester are active in the entire urban area to assess the situation, but there is no need for a ban. The weather situation is still observed with a view to the upcoming weekend. The fire brigade in Remscheid has had numerous smaller missions in the past few days, including removing root balls, the streets. In addition to the fire brigade, the energy supply company EEA is also active in order to free lines from snow and check the dangers of fallen branches.

In addition to these current warnings, there is important information on the processing of damaged wood after strong snowfall. For larger quantities of damaged wood, a calamity report to the tax authorities should be made in order to benefit from reduced tax rates on the wooden proceeds. Before the start of the work, it should be spoken to the responsible forester in order to correctly assess the amount of the damaged wood. The amount of damages is relatively easy to estimate, for example through simple calculation methods that set the inventory duration in relation to the wood stocks, as described in the agricultural specialist information.