It has been advised that people on the Isle of Man refrain from building campfires or using barbecues in the open air.
According to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), the recent dry weather had increased the risk of wildfires.
In order to lower "the risk of fire related incidents," people are being urged to "act responsibly," according to a DEFA spokesman.
He said new signs had been put up to warn people about the risks of starting fires in glens and forests.
He advised people to continue exploring the countryside but to avoid lighting campfires, grills, or stoves, and to properly dispose of cigarettes.
In order to protect the landscape and prevent wildlife in the uplands from being disturbed, people have also been advised to stay on designated green lanes and greenway roads when accessing vantage points on the TT Course.
People who are out in the country can now access information about the island's green lanes and a greenway map, which includes routes close to the TT course, thanks to new signs with QR codes.
Anyone who operates an off-road motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle, such as a quad bike, or a 4x4 anywhere besides in the designated areas could be prosecuted. Some areas of the uplands are Areas of Special Scientific Interest.
Off-piste travel poses a very high risk to this critically important environment and the species that live there, according to a DEFA spokesman.
For protected ground nesting birds like the hen harrier and curlew, in particular, this is a particularly sensitive time of year for wildlife.
