One of the key advantages for the Finns in fighting forest fires is the very dense network of forest roads, which allows firefighting brigades to reach almost any corner of Finland's forests.

Finland, being rich in forests, has invested heavily over the years in protection against forest fires. The two most significant factors in this effort are responsible citizens and sustainable forest management.

"Since almost anyone in Finland can go into the forest wherever they wish, the public behaves very responsibly and sensibly regarding lighting fires in forests."
Photo by Konsta Punkka used