AnOther Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 What is the situation regarding collecting firewood from the woods and forests?The house I have bought is nestled in quite a heavily wooded area where there must be masses of fallen trees and wood just laying waiting to rot away so what are the legalities of collecting some of this.I'm no expert on woodburners either so maybe the sort of wood that is laying around is not good for burning anyway, or at least not without a good seasoning.I have no idea to whom the woods belong, we're not in a Parc Naturel or anything like that but presumably someone owns them. I guess the Marie's office would know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If you can find out who owns the land and ask permission to pick up fallen wood, fine. Otherwise it's stealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufan Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 As long as no one sees you, you can take all the wood you need ![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 [quote user="nufan"]As long as no one sees you, you can take all the wood you need ![:)][/quote]But if you're on my land remember that in France, I CAN shoot you....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If it is forêt domaniale (publicly managed) or privately owned you are not allowed to take it without the relevant permission, even if it is lying around and rotting. Apart from anything else it provides habitat and food for all sorts of bugs, fungi etc.For forêt domaniale you can buy the rights of exploitation for a parcelle or part of a parcelle if you want to cut your own wood and you will be told what you can take. But tree felling is very skilled work and should left to those who know what they are doing.If you want to steal it, just ignore the above. [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufan Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 [quote user="Bugbear"][quote user="nufan"]As long as no one sees you, you can take all the wood you need ![:)][/quote]But if you're on my land remember that in France, I CAN shoot you.......................[/quote] You would never shoot towards a R1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 No, but I've watched a few in my mirrors.............................[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufan Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 [quote user="Bugbear"]No, but I've watched a few in my mirrors.............................[:P][/quote]Have you seen a black one in your mirrors somewhere in Rhone alps...???Nah, I don't think so...[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Never been to that area, what are the roads like and are there many places of interest. I organise trips in France with other Triumph owners and we are always looking for new locations. And get your bike in your avatar...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufan Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I love going on the "mountain" (up to approx. 1300m) above St Etienne in the dept of Haute Loire, towards le puy en velay... Cannot go fast, but a smooth enjoyable ride, nice views and very few people on the road... Bit cold in the winter though, and snow from a certain height. Only bad point is that it leads to my in-laws, but you won't mind that...[;-)] Beaujolais is great as well, nice curly roads in the vineyards... Frustrating not to stop at the numerous cellars, but worth it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pun Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 And will really get you on good terms with the locals, its called stealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 From the sound of that you can expect a knock on the door next year......................can you cope with eight or ten of us.........[:D] Ooop's I've just realised, we've hijacked this thread, apologies to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufan Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 [quote user="Bugbear"] From the sound of that you can expect a knock on the door next year......................can you cope with eight or ten of us.........[:D] Ooop's I've just realised, we've hijacked this thread, apologies to the OP.[/quote]No problem, I'll show you around...if you can follow... My apologies too !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Getting back on to thread (to save the virtual skins of the gentlemenabove, you understand) if you let it be known to the general populacethat you would be interested in hearing about any trees going gash (andthat you are prepared to both collect & disect) it is quiteextrordinary how many people want to give wood away. And it's legal.Sometimes communes will "sell" the rights to harvest wood from communalwoodland and hedgerow, the condition being that the patch is properlymaintained, so it is worth being sure of what is expected of you. Thiscan be excellent value for money. Ask at your Mairie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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