The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, on the occasion of the public holiday of Clean Monday, 27 February 2023, informs and urges the public about the following:
- When going out into the forests and the countryside, it is strictly forbidden to light a fire for the preparation of food except at the specially designed grills that the Forestry Department has constructed at the excursion sites.
- We show the necessary respect for the environment and keep the area clean. We collect all the rubbish we create and place it in the dog bins or take it with us. If we even leave it in plastic bags, it will be scattered by stray dogs, cats and foxes.
- Avoid cutting or uprooting wildflowers and shrubs, as many of them are strictly protected and some may be endemic and endangered.
- Because some areas are experiencing heavy infestation of pine trees by the pine beetle insect this year, the public should be particularly careful, avoid sitting under or near infested pine trees and avoid contact with the insect's caterpillar. Anyone who comes into contact with the insect caterpillar and develops skin problems should seek medical advice and care.
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