Forestry department runs blood drive ahead of ‘Tree Week’
The forestry department on Thursday carried out a blood donation drive in preparation of ‘Tree Week’, which is set to start on Sunday. The initiative...
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Forestry department blames electricity authority for summer fires
The forestry department in a written report has blamed the electricity authority (EAC) for the near catastrophic fire in Paphos forest, as well as that...
Minister says Akamas works are in line with what planned (updated)
Huge delays in the roadworks in Akamas have been seen, Environment Minister Petros Xenophontos said on Tuesday while visiting the area as environmental groups and...
Forestry department takes ownership of six drones
The forestry department on Friday took ownership of six new drones. Two of the drones were donated by online trading platform Exness Global Ltd, while...
‘Big boost for forestry services’
Forestry college will restart diploma courses in September 2024 The forestry college will recommence its regular diplomas courses from September 2024, nine years after they...
Government urged to swiftly relaunch forestry college
The government’s decision to relaunch the forestry college must be swiftly adhered to, a representative of the forestry department workers said on Friday. The call...
Use of tools for mushroom collection forbidden, warns forestry department
The use of tools for the purpose of finding and or collecting mushrooms is prohibited, the forestry department announced on Wednesday, the start of mushroom-picking...
Forestry college reopening welcomed
The forestry department trade union welcomed the reopening of the forestry college in Prodromos for training of staff as a step in the right direction....
Three new firefighting aircraft to be purchased
Three new firefighting aircraft are to be purchased for use by the forestry department, the government decided on Tuesday. The decision was announced following an...
Firefighters to battle fire near Pissouri overnight (Updated) (Video)
Firefighting forces will operate throughout the night in an effort to contain the fire that broke out between Plataniskias and Pissouri, fire service spokesman Andreas...
