Request the temporary marking out of a route in the forest

• Sports clubs
• De facto associations
• NPO
• Schools
• Citizens
• Businesses

This procedure is available in French and German.

IN STEPS

1. You must complete the online form available below, as well as the required appendices, no later than 45 days before the implementation of the markers;
2. The Department of Nature and Forestry (DNF) will verify your file;
3. We will get back to you if any documents are missing;
4. You will receive an answer within 30 days:
   o Either a positive
    answer o Or a refusal. This refusal will be explained by our services and you can amend the file by taking into account the comments made.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE FILE:

• a document that describes:
  • the planned activity
  • the date of the activity
  • the target audience
  • the marking technique
• a 10,000, 20,000 or 25,000 scale map or map extract showing the proposed route. You can also send a trace in gpx format
• the owner's agreement for the installation of the markers off the path (municipality, DNF, private, etc.)

APPEAL

A reasoned appeal may be sent to the competent Minister by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

Installation of the markings - rules to respect:

• The markers must include the organisation's reference and the organiser's phone number;
• The markers must be fixed as a priority on fence posts and on trees that already have indications (permanent markers, GR, hunting, etc.);
• Markers fixed onto trees will be attached with string and other ties;
• It is forbidden to use plastic elements, paint, nails or staples.