Forestry department insists Platania campsite will reopen after backlash

The forestry department sought to reassure the public on Wednesday that the Platania camping site will reopen following planned upgrade works, after an announcement stating it would no longer operate as a camping area triggered widespread public criticism.

The clarification came hours after the department announced that Platania had “ceased to be considered and/or operate as a camping area”, prompting a tirade of reactions from campers....