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Northern Irelands upland areas, including the Mourne Mountains and Slieve Beagh, have been devastated by a week of wildfires, destroying 18 square kilometers of protected habitat. The fires, likely started deliberately for grass growth, have led to the loss of plants, ground-nesting birds, eggs, and insects. Conservationists and local experts express their fury and heartbreak, warning that recovery could take years. Enforcement is challenging, and the increase in post-Covid hikers and picnickers adds to the problem. Landowners and walkers are urged to protect these fragile areas to preserve their wild beauty.

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