According to the State Fire Service, on the weekend of March 29-30 this year, as many as 1118 grass burn and 81 forest fires were recorded. Most interventions took place in provinces MazowieckieŚwiętokrzyskie, Lower Silesia, Lublin and Lesser Poland. Unfortunately, this is not the first case this year. Firefighters alert that such activities lead to real threats.
What is the fine for burning grass? Financial penalties and loss of direct payments
High penalties in accordance with art. 130a of the Act on nature protection. The fine can be up to 30,000 PLN, which is one of the highest fines for activities related to the destruction of nature. In addition, in the case of a large -sized fire that threatens the health or life of many people, the perpetrator may stay convicted for imprisonment up to 10 years.
Farmers who use direct and area payments for such an offense may lose some or all funds. Agency for Restructuring and Modernization Agriculture From 2015, she imposed financial sanctions for 156 farmers, of whom 18 completely lost its funding.
What are the effects of grass burning? Tragic consequences for the environment and people
Contrary to myths, that such action improves soil quality, virgin They destroy the humus layer, making it idle and non -lifely for many years. As a result, the value of the yield decreases significantly, a earth It requires many treatments to regain your fertility. Fire also destroys animal habitats, leading to the death of organisms, i.e. insects, birds or small mammals. In addition, fires can spread to forests, residential houses or farm buildings, causing huge material losses. It is also a direct threat to people's lives. Is drones an effective tool in tracking people burning grass? We invite you to participate in the poll and commenting.