Extended patrols ensure Loch Ken is wildfire free during hot weather
Extended patrols ensured Loch Ken was free from wildfires during the recent hot weather.
Loch Ken Trust's ranger service and volunteers made sure the beauty spot was safe when an extreme wild fire risk was issued earlier this month.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue service had asked people to avoid barbecues and campfires, as avoiding using naked flames can help reduce the risk of wildfires.
And those on patrol were delighted to see many people out enjoying the outdoors responsibly – with no fire found around Loch Ken.
The trust recently began joint patrols with Police Scotland in a bid to tackle irresponsible behaviour. Feedback has been very positive, and these joint patrols will continue.
Head ranger, Leanne Pumpr, said: 'I enjoyed meeting with so many visitors and locals over the weekend who were having a great time in the outdoors, acting responsibly and leaving no trace.'
Many bags of litter were collected over the weekend, but the majority of users acted responsibly around Loch Ken.
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Thanks goes to the Loch Ken Trust ranger volunteers for helping with patrols and water safety advice during the good weather.
A huge thank you goes to the Loch Ken Trust Ranger volunteers for assisting with patrols and water safety advice during the spell of great weather.
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