New framework focuses on raising awareness in bid to reduce threat...

A new framework launched by Northern Irelands Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir aims to raise awareness and reduce wildfires, primarily caused by human actions.

• The framework focuses on increasing public awareness to mitigate the threat of wildfires in Northern Ireland, where human actions are the leading cause.
• Andrew Muir emphasized the need for community engagement and education about preventing wildfires during the frameworks launch, highlighting its urgency in the region.
• The initiative seeks to address both deliberate and accidental ignitions of wildfires, reflecting a growing concern over environmental risks in Northern Ireland.