Summary
A meeting is being held in the Scottish Highlands to discuss the impact of recent wildfires in Scotland. Over 200 wildfires have occurred this year, with significant damage reported in Carrbridge and Dava. The summit aims to find ways to prevent future wildfires and improve responses.
Key Facts
- More than 200 wildfires have occurred in Scotland this year.
- A summit in the Highlands, hosted by the Scottish government, will address wildfire impact and prevention.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) describes this year's wildfire risk as "unprecedented."
- Fires at Carrbridge and Dava affected over 11,000 hectares of land.
- Thousands of animals and wildlife were killed in the fires.
- Human activities, like barbecues and discarded cigarettes, often start wildfires.
- The fires burned peat in the soil, which took thousands of years to develop.
- Representatives from various environmental and land management groups will attend the summit.
