Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have kicked off wildfire season with a stark warning.

They say humans are to blame for almost every forest fire in Ireland - and a careless spark from a campfire or disposable BBQ can devastate wildlife, and destroy habitats for decades.

The public visiting forests and mountains are being urged to act responsibly.

For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Neville, Communications Manager at Coillte and John Lyons, Committee Member of the 12 O’Clock Hills Community Group.

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