Fires that destroy wild-bird habitats and vegetation are depraved acts of vandalism

Our Wildlife Acts (1976-2000) prohibit, from March 1 to August 31, the burning of any vegetation within our State.

The Act of 2000 provides no derogations during the ‘closed period’. All wild birds ‘in the natural state’ are protected from interference during breeding and nesting and roosting and resting.

March, April, May and June are critical periods for our resident and visiting birds. On Saturday, March 21, nine major fires were visible from Kilbarry Hill (5km east of Inchigeelagh) and they burned through Sunday, March 22.