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Pets: ban on walking your dog without a leash in the forest from April 15 to June 30
Pets: ban on walking your dog without a leash in the forest from April 15 to June 30
(France 2)
From April 15 to June 30, it will be prohibited to walk your dog without a leash in the forest outside of forest paths and within 100 meters of its owner, under penalty of a fine of up to 750 euros. This is a crucial time when wild animals give birth.
For our four-legged friends, the forest is often a place to roam or play in complete freedom. But be careful: walking your dog without a leash will be prohibited outside forest paths and within 100 meters of its owner. This measure will be effective from April 15 to June 30. A crucial period during which wild animals give birth.
A decree dating back to 1955 at the origin of the ban
“Dogs can, unfortunately, cause damage to wildlife, particularly the young ones born in spring and who are very vulnerable”, explains Hélène Gateau, veterinarian. At the origin of this ban, there is a decree which dates back to 1955. An essential regulation, according to the National Forestry Office. To take a walk her dog without a leash in the forest during these two and a half months could cost you up to 750 euros in fines.
