Shepherds Receive Payments for ‘Sheep Bombers’

Spanish shepherds are receiving payments, ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 euros annually, for using sheep to create firebreaks in mountainous areas. The government recognizes this ecological service, but shepherds argue the payments are too low. This practice is intended to combat rural abandonment and protect the landscape.

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