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Cyprus Mail27 Jul 2026

Environmental groups: Forest protection must begin with prevention

Environmental groups: Forest protection must begin with prevention

The Federation of Environmental Organisations of Cyprus (OPOK) on Monday called on state to create enhanced preparedness fore forest protection, emphasising that forest protection begins with prevention and is a shared responsibility.

OPOK said forest protection must start well before smoke is visible, through planning, timely clearing of hazardous areas, managing dry vegetation, maintaining firebreaks and ensuring the readiness of relevant services....

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