ICNF strengthens surveillance in pastoral areas because of fires

Fires are prohibited until 30 September

The Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF) will reinforce surveillance in pastoral areas, starting tonight, due to the outbreak, in recent days, of fires in these areas.

In a note sent to the newsrooms, the Ministry of Environment and Energy Transition (MATE) explains that the surveillance will be carried out by teams of nature guards and by the body of forestry agents.

MATE recalls that «the carrying out of fires is prohibited until 30 September and is punishable by fines of up to 60 euros for legal persons» and emphasizes that «if the renewal of pastures for cattle is necessary, the ICNF will support the use of controlled fire actions starting in October».

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