You can find them regularly along streams and rivers: places that are just begging to be stopped for a short rest and a swim. And they are also popular – whether on the Große Mühl, the Aist or in the Pesenbachtal. Or, as on Sunday, in the Rodltal in Gramastetten.
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The situation is not entirely simple, says the Chamber of Agriculture. Firstly, there is the question: is it a forest property? Because of course you are not allowed to just walk on private property, but you can go into a forest for recreation. But whether you are allowed to swim in a stream or river depends on the ownership situation. The Water Rights Act states that you are allowed to swim in public waters – but private waters can only be used for drinking. Most of the larger rivers are publicly owned.
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New regulations for trees
As far as trees are concerned, there have been new regulations in place since May. Now, a victim must prove that the owner has breached his duty of care. Forest trees are exempt from this, as they continue to fall under the Forestry Act. And it states: along public paths, the landowners are liable; ash trees, for example, must be regularly inspected and their condition documented.
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