Trees dying across Cyprus, forestry department taking measures

Trees are dying across the island due to climate change, prolonged drought over the past years and extreme temperatures, the forestry department said on Tuesday, following posts on social media showing dead trees at the Athalassa national forest park.

The department said the phenomenon was not the result of negligence on behalf of the authorities, explaining that weather conditions rendered the trees weaker and thus more susceptible to infestations and diseases....