Francesc Coll took office in February as the new head of the Rural Agents in Central Catalonia, announcing plans to double the corps' personnel in the region within a few years. This expansion aims to significantly enhance environmental protection and emergency response capabilities across the extensive territory. Coll, who previously led the Rural Agents unit in La Seu d'Urgell, was appointed to succeed Josep Antoni Gascón following his retirement. According to Regió 7, Coll's primary objective is to "focus strongly on environmental awareness among young people," recognising their future role in sustainability. The new regional head highlighted the critical work of the Rural Agents in preventing forest fires, a recurring concern in Catalonia, and in the broader protection of the natural environment. He also pointed out the urgent need to reinforce the corps' presence in Central Catalonia, given the current low number of officers relative to the vast geographical area they cover. ## Doubling Rural Agent Personnel Coll confirmed that the number of agents in the Central Catalonia region is projected to increase from the current 30 to 60 over the coming years. This substantial amplification of staff is designed to improve the corps' capacity to react swiftly to emergency situations, such as wildfires or illegal dumping, and to strengthen ongoing surveillance and prevention duties throughout the area. Beyond increasing personnel, Coll stressed the desire to boost environmental education and awareness, particularly among younger generations. He stated that young people "are the future and those who must guarantee the sustainability of our environment." Consequently, the corps intends to intensify its outreach and educational activities, including programmes in local schools and institutes. Looking ahead, Coll called for active public cooperation to preserve the environment, reminding all residents that the work of the Rural Agents is a collective responsibility. The planned increase in personnel and the expansion of educational programmes represent the next strategic steps in strengthening environmental protection and community engagement across Central Catalonia.