Every year, fire destroys thousands of acres of countryside and wildlife habitats. Some fires are started deliberately, but most are due to carelessness.

Follow these tips to reduce the risks of wildfires in the countryside:

Fire Safety in the Countryside (PDF 51 Kb)

The Countryside Code contains advice for the public and landowners. It has information about rights, responsibilities and liabilities and how we all have a duty to protect the countryside. Together with common sense, it helps to make it easy for visitors to act responsibly and identify possible dangers.

To find out more about the Code, visit the Government website:

  www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk

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The Countryside Code - www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/things_to_know/countryside_code