Throughout France, the tradition of burning Christmas trees after the holidays is tenacious. In Côte-d’Or, according to the numerous announcements of fir tree festivals and bonfires, the custom seems well rooted.
However, some municipalities are now choosing to cancel or not authorize these types of events. Jean-Michel Staiger (without label), mayor of Savigny-le-Sec, is one of those who decided not to support this concept.
“For us, it’s the rural household that organizes this,” he begins. If he still speaks in the present tense, it is because his decision not to support the burning of fir trees is still fresh. “There were already limitations in the Environmental Code regarding outdoor fires, but this has become tougher with new rules in 2023,” he continues in a serious tone.
It must be said that article L541-21-1 is very clear: “ […] Biowaste within the meaning of this Code, in particular that from gardens or parks, cannot be…
