Heaps of tree cuttings lead to the idea of disposing of cuttings in the forest. Many hobby gardeners are of the opinion that rotting green waste is simply processed by the ecosystem. Read these instructions before throwing green waste into the forest. Otherwise it could be expensive.
Can you dispose of tree cuttings in the forest?
The disposal of tree cuttings in the forest isprohibitedAnyone who illegally dumps green waste in the wild will be punished with a fine. For legally compliant and environmentally friendly disposal, you can reuse tree cuttingsin the garden, take them to arecycling centeror in theorganic waste bin dispose of.
How do I dispose of tree cuttings correctly?
The best way to dispose of tree cuttings is touse the cuttings in the gardenor take them to arecycling center. These options are available:
- Use tree cuttings as the bottom layer in raised beds.
- Chopping branches and composting.
- Pack the clippings in bags and take them to the recycling center.
- Order green waste containers for the disposal of branches up to 15 cm in diameter and 200 cm in length.
- Order a tree cutting container for the disposal of thick branches and tree trunks.
- Dispose of small amounts of green waste in the organic waste bin.
Is it allowed to dispose of green waste in the forest?
The disposal of tree cuttings in the forest isillegalGarden waste in Germany is subject to the strict circular economy and waste law. Violations are consideredadministrative offense and are punished with a fine. Anyone who gets caught will have to dig deep into their pockets. Depending on the federal state and the amount of waste, the fine can be up to 2500 euros.
What are the consequences of disposing of green waste in the forest?
The disposal of tree cuttings in the forest is forbidden for good reason, because our ecosystem is threatenedfatal consequences In wild landfills, the nutrient balance becomes out of balance, which leads to nettles and other weeds hands plays. Green waste often contains seeds of dreaded neophytes with negative consequences for our native plant diversity. A prime example is the invasive spread of the highly poisonous giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). While illegally disposed green waste decomposes in the forest, nitrate seeps into the groundwater and pollutes our drinking water.
Tip
Leave leaves after pruning
Natural hobby gardeners appreciate leaves as a valuable resource. In the natural garden, the leaves remain on the tree trunk after the tree has been cut. Large amounts of leaves can be used in an ecologically sensible way as mulch in the vegetable patch. Autumn leaves are transformed into natural fertilizer in the compost. Common toads, hedgehogs and beetles find an ideal winter quarters in the raked-up pile of leaves.
