Thursday, 17. December 2020

After the heavy thunderstorms there is a lot of loose dead wood and fallen trees can block paths. Please be careful and do not rest under scrawny trees.

Due to the ongoing heat wave and drought, there is a considerable risk of forest fires in the canton of Zurich (level 3 out of 5). We kindly ask you not to light fires in the Sihlwald. You may use the marked fireplaces in the Langenberg Wildlife Park. Please always extinguish the fire completely.

A meeting in the forest? Gladly, but with respect please!

Many people are meeting outside again due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Zurich Wilderness Park and numerous other nature reserves are asking people to organize these stays or celebrations with respect for nature.

Thursday, 17. December 2020

The rangers recommend the following rules of conduct for a respectful experience of nature:

  • Celebrate in the garden or city park instead of in the nature reserve or forest
  • It is better to celebrate during the day than at night. Wild animals are particularly sensitive to disturbance at dusk and at night
  • Avoid spending the night outdoors
  • Do not leave paths, avoid footpaths and thickets
  • Avoid wildlife reserves
  • Only light fires at official fireplaces; extinguish fires completely
  • Take waste back home with you
  • Keep dogs on a lead.
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