Regulations concerning debroussailing have been updated in recent years. A public meeting will be held on Monday, October 26th at 6:30 PM at the foyer rural in Lauris to review current obligations and their concrete implications for local properties. The event is organized in collaboration with the Syndicat mixte forestier, the ONF, and the CCPF.
Property owners whose land is located within 200 meters of a forest or wooded area may be subject to this obligation, a situation affecting a large part of the Vaucluse department. The meeting aims to provide clear answers to residents' questions.
Key points include identifying concerned areas: properties within 200m of wooded zones (to be verified on the prefectural map), areas to clear (50m around buildings and 3m on each side of access paths), and the entire property in urban or housing estate zones. It is reminded not to clear everything: trees should remain spaced 2m apart, with no branches within 3m of windows, and dead wood and undergrowth must be removed.
Regarding encroachments on neighboring properties, written notification is required. Without a response within one month, the obligation applies to the neighbor. Maintenance must be carried out annually before May 31st, with additional upkeep every 2 to 4 years. Failure to comply can result in fines up to €1,500, work carried out at the owner's expense, and potential non-coverage by insurance in case of fire.
