Forest Fire Prevention and Control Ordinance (WaldBrSchVO). Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Document type Regulation Date 2016 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the prevention and fight against forest fires in the Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Subject Forestry Keyword Forest fires Private forest Public forest Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes This Ordinance comes into force on 1 January 2017. Abstract This Ordinance provides for forest fire protection measures including all preventive and defensive measures to protect forests from fires. The document delves into the conduct expected during forest fires and prohibits smoking within forested areas. Section 2 details the responsibilities of forest owners in mitigating fire risks through appropriate preventative measures. Additionally, the Ordinance stipulates the responsibilities and authority of forest agencies, strategies for combating forest fires, and collaborative efforts across different sectors to enhance forest fire protection. The text consists of 24 Articles divided into 6 Sections and has one attachment. Full text German Website www.mecklenburg-vorpommern.de References - Legislation Repeals Forest Fires Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1994 (1994) Keyword: Forest fires, Private forest, Public forest, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX