St. Gallen Police provide forest definitions and radar locations

The St. Gallen Cantonal Police have released information regarding the legal definition of forest areas and the locations of semi-stationary radar measurement systems.

In the Canton of St. Gallen, land outside of construction zones is generally legally classified as forest if it meets specific criteria: a minimum area of 500 square meters and a minimum width of 12 meters. For newly growing areas, the age of the vegetation is also a determining factor.

The police also highlighted the ecological importance of trees, noting that a single oak can provide a habitat for 300 to 500 specialized or highly dependent species. Additionally, the authorities provided updates on current radar patrol locations as part of their ongoing traffic safety efforts across the canton.