As with all wilderness activities, the following applies: Communicate and follow the rules!
How much children are involved depends on the child’s age and ‘maturity’ to deal with fire.
Basically, lighting a fire in the forest is prohibited in Germany. Therefore, either vacated spaces should be used or meticulous pre- and aftercare should be carried out.
The fireplace should always be carefully selected.
Regulate:
- You never play with fire!
- Fire is only lit under adult supervision
- Pay attention to flying sparks and remove flammable material near the fire (sparks). Build a U-shaped wall as a windbreak in strong winds.
- Do not light a fire on humus in the forest. Always remove down to the mineral soil and contain with stones
- On meadows: remove turf
There are different types of fire that serve different purposes.