Forestry department urges hunters to prevent forest fires
The forestry department on Thursday appealed to hunters, ahead of the season on August 20, to be especially careful not to spark forest fires. The...
Forest fires
Forest fire red alert still in force on Sunday
Despite the extended heatwave abating somewhat, the forestry department said it would remain on red alert on Sunday due to the danger of fires, calling...
Off-grid systems safe solution for forest stations, minister says (Updated)
Minister of Agriculture Petros Xenophontos on Wednesday said autonomous solar energy is the solution to the problem of exposed cables running through the Paphos forest....
Hot weather sees hospitalisations for heat stroke
Two people were hospitalised with heat stroke at Limassol General Hospital on Friday. Cybc reported that one individual affected has been intubated in the Intensive...
Forest area burnt last year the smallest since 1960
Last year was historically the best year in terms of fires occurring within the forestry department’s jurisdiction, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Wednesday. According...
Government appoints forest fire coordinator ahead of summer season
The island’s Cabinet on Wednesday appointed the agriculture ministry’s Permanent Secretary Andreas Gregoriou, as the responsible coordinator for activating mechanisms for the prevention and response...
Kadis: best year ever for managing forest fires
The management of last summer’s fires in Cyprus proved to be one of the most successful ever, according to Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis. Speaking to...
Hunters warned of fire hazard ahead of shooting season
The forestry department on Saturday warned hunters not to start fires or throw cigarette butts due to the high risk of starting forest fires. Hunting...
New drones to fight forest fires
The forestry department on Monday signed an agreement for the provision of drones that will make a crucial addition to strengthen its existing fire management...
More equipment needed to fight forest fires
More equipment is desperately needed to deal with forest fires in Cyprus, a problem that is getting worse by the year, according to the director...
