Are you buying a decoration for All Saints' Day? Note one thing

Foresters patrol not only forests. Inspections are moving to marketplaces

Until October 31, the Forest Guard announces increased patrols throughout the country. The officers will inspect not only forests, but also sales points where forest products are offered.

Illegal collection of branches and other plants for decorative purposes is a serious problem which, as foresters emphasize, leads to permanent damage to trees, especially young firs and spruces. Cutting off branches may weaken plants and, in extreme cases, require the regeneration of damaged forest fragments.

The Forest Guard reminds that each acquisition of plant material from the forest requires appropriate consent, and breaking the regulations may result in a fine or even a case being brought to court.

Don't be deceived by traders. Request these documents when purchasing a reed

The responsibility for forest protection rests not only with harvesters, but also with consumers. When buying bouquets or decorations made of coniferous twigs, it is worth paying attention to their origin. Legal reed comes from special plantations or care carried out by foresters, and sellers should have appropriate documents confirming the source of the material.

It is not worth taking the risk and collecting branches in the forest yourself without permission. An alternative are natural materials found during a walk in the park, such as pine cones or fallen leaves - collecting them does not harm the environment and is not prohibited.

Cemetery fashion is changing. Here are the latest trends for All Saints' Day

The tradition of decorating tombstones on All Saints' Day is very strong in Poland. Every year, impressive bouquets of chrysanthemums appear in cemeteries, but the popularity of modern compositions made of dried grass, cones, moss and coniferous branches is also growing. Both minimalist decorations and those richly decorated with glass pearls, metallic ribbons and decorative fruits are fashionable.

The prices of ready-made decorations can be very high - for a larger bouquet or wreath you have to pay up to several hundred zlotys. Making a reed yourself is not only a way to save money, but also a guarantee of originality and satisfaction from working independently. All you need are a few durable twigs, pine cones, decorative grasses and a bit of creativity to create an effective and lasting composition.