Is it the first time that Miguel Albuquerque defends the use of cattle in the prevention of wildfires?
dnoticias.pt27 August 2026 at 16:00
Miguel Albuquerque has again defended the use of controlled grazing on land subject to clearing interventions, as a fire prevention measure. This issue of using animals to control vegetation and reduce the amount of fuel available in forest areas has returned to the center of regional political debate, generating discussion about whether this is the first time Albuquerque supports this strategy.
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