Legal Obligations for Clearing (O.L.D)

If the Forest constitutes a formidable natural capital with many benefits, it is also a reservoir of highly flammable plant fuel and with a power of up to 1500MW for a fire front of 15 metres in a dense forest, i.e. the power of a nuclear power plant.

To ensure effective protection, it is therefore imperative to create a break in the plant fuel to reduce the power of a fire, slower its progression, prevent the flames from reaching the buildings, and allow the occupants to be relocated and allow the emergency services to intervene.

The work requirements of the Legal Clearing Obligations ensures a mandatory regulatory level whose observed protection effectiveness is around 80%.

After detailed analysis of the risk, our teams will be able to improve this first regulatory stage

Discover what we can offer

Explore our different plans designed to simplify and effectively meet your responsibilities in terms of Legal Clearing Obligations (OLD).
Whether you are looking for bush clearance services, assistance with administrative procedures, or completing legal management solutions obligations, Pyrovigil supports you every step of the way.

Trust our team of experts to ensure the safety of people, property and forests.

Our trilingual English – German – French interpreter is at your service.

To find out if you are subject to Legal Clearing Obligations (OLD), click HERE

Outside the area subject to OLD, the risk may nevertheless exist. Use the contact form indicating your address to obtain our free plan

In details....

Study of Legal Clearing Obligations with zoning plans

After analyzing the various regulations applicable to your constructions, installations and access routes, our study will allow you to calculate on GIS any overlaps with your neighbors, distribute regulatory responsibilities, then precisely map the area which will be your legal responsibility to clear and maintain

This study will also make it possible to list the neighboring plots concerned, calculate each areas impacted by your OLD, be able to request the identification of their owners from the land registry services, then finally carry out and send authorization requests to their owners.

Finally, this study will allow you to carry out and secure the clearance certificates to be provided in the event of a promise or sale or rental.

This study is an essential first step, because it allows us to know where work should be carried out to ensure the protection of residents and property by clearing bushes which must at least meet the various regulatory requirements.

You will receive :

  • A copy of the forest fire hazard map
  • A map of the regulatory zoning of your OLD on a cadastral plan
  • A map of the regulatory zoning of your OLD on OrthoPhoto
  • A summary table of surface areas by cadastral parcel and total
  • A self-assessment sheet for the conformity of your OLD
  • Model letters and documents for requests for authorizations, land registry, etc.
  • Links to the various regulations to apply (including PPRIF, etc.)
  • Optional: your plan on Google Earth with GPS geolocation
    (All documents will be sent by email in PDF format)

With this study, we are marking the path for your first steps towards ensuring the safety of your family and property…..

We remain at your disposal for any further information.

Study of legal Clearing Obligations with zoning plans + Analysis and designation of excess trees on your site

This service includes the preliminary study of the OLD described above, followed by an on-site study allowing the following to be carried out in your presence:

  • A detailed analysis of the environment and the forest fire hazard, but also of the developments, access routes, constructions and your possible needs
  • A visual diagnosis to identify possible biomechanical and phytosanitary problems in peripheral tree and shrub populations
  • A restitution of this first assessment and discussion meeting to try to best reconcile your wishes and objectives in the methodology for designating excess trees and shrubs which will have to be pruned or felled, in order to ensure at least regulatory compliance
  • Materialization, measurements and counting of trees and shrubs

Then, you will receive by email the important elements to take into account for the work to be carried out, with the summary table of the designated trees and shrubs, accompanied by an estimate of the surface areas and volumes to be provided to the companies.

We are committed to working alongside you to ensure transparent and efficient management of your property’s compliance.

Reinforced security to go beyond regulatory requirements: pyro-resistance, resilience, planning advice and defense solutions

Around 20% of legally cleared buildings are impacted at various stages after a forest fire.

Our team suggests that you go well beyond the Legal Obligations for reinforced protection, while enhancing the landscape aspect of your site.

After having imperatively carried out the study of your clearing obligations and their zoning, we offer you an on-site meeting in order to provide you with a free estimate to complete the clearing, with a prioritization and an action program which can be spread over time depending on your budget.

Study for large properties, estates, condominiums, golf courses, campsites, PRL, ICPE...

Our team has extensive experience and offers you a free on-site meeting to study your wishes and needs while respecting a complex regulatory context.

We assist you from A to Z for your O.L.D.

After having absolutely carried out the study of your clearing obligations and their zoning detailed at the top of the page, we offer you a meeting (on site or videoconference) to study your needs.

At the end of this meeting, we will send you a quote for project management assistance (AMO) to evaluate, budget, coordinate and manage the established project. We are responsible for quantifying, estimating and writing the technical clauses of the work in order to help you consult the companies of your choice (MOE), carry out any DT/DICT, inform you of the progress (sending photos and CR), transmit your orders and assist you in receiving the work.