• Only fires that are held by organizations or associations as part of a public event, are accessible to everyone and serve to promote customs are recognized as traditional fires.
• Only tree and shrub cuttings or untreated wood up to a volume of 150 m³ may be burned.
• The collection and storage of firewood must begin no earlier than 14 days before burning. As smaller animals like to seek shelter in the dense branches of the piled-up plant cuttings, these must be shifted on the day of burning so that they have the opportunity to escape and do not perish miserably in the fire.
• This year, Easter takes place during the breeding season, which has probably already begun. It is therefore particularly important to carefully check that there are no nests with clutches or broods in the pile of burning material before the piles are moved.
• If nests are discovered, they must not be destroyed, damaged or impaired. The affected material must remain on site and must not be burned until the end of the breeding season.
• Persons and neighboring properties must not be endangered by smoke and flying sparks.
• The fire must be kept under constant supervision; a fire safety guard must be provided.
• The combustion residues must be disposed of properly within one week.
• Burning is prohibited in strong winds (clear movement of branches as strong as arms).

As a precautionary measure, it is also pointed out that the organizer is responsible for proper compliance with the regulations and must reimburse the costs incurred if deficiencies are found during the inspections to be carried out to ensure compliance with the regulations.

Please also remember to register any previously unregistered Easter bonfires immediately in writing with the Environment Department of the City of Salzgitter. The staff there will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.

If you wish to sell drinks and food at the Easter bonfire, you must register this immediately with the Citizen Service and Order Department - Commercial Affairs.