Bonfires - first world problems in rural France.
Sep 16th 2021, 2:03 pm
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Re: Bonfires - first world problems in rural France.
Thanks and for the link. This bit was interesting :"Par exemple, brûler 50 kg de végétaux à l'air libre émet autant de particules fines que rouler pendant 14 000 km avec une voiture à essence neuve." - doesn't help when you throw household rubbish into the mix. They own a small section of wood next to ours - about a year ago I saw them take their tractor, dig a hole, put something in it and cover it with a large mound of earth. Unfortunately I didn't see what they put there, but I'm sure it would be rubbish or something toxic.
Oct 29th 2021, 7:39 pm
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Re: Bonfires - first world problems in rural France.
We had a similar problem with a local farmer. Fortunately we are very good friends with our Mayor who is very hardworking. He said it's unlawful and went and had a stern word. Problem solved.
Oct 31st 2021, 6:20 am
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Re: Bonfires - first world problems in rural France.
Glad it panned out for you Frenchie51. So far no more bonfires, although the other week when I walked past the neighbour with his wife and said hello, I did get completely blanked, which didn't come as any big surprise. 
