[PIO] Written statement by Environment Commissioner Ms Maria Panagiotou after her visit to the coordination centre in Paramytha

The next day finds us here to congratulate those who helped extinguish the fire, but also for the first assessment of the environmental impact and how nature will be restored.

As I have been informed, instructions have already been given to start studies for the erosion control works to be carried out, which is the first and necessary step.

Subsequently, and depending on the ownership and characteristics of the area (terrain, altitude, etc.), the restoration methodology (seeding, use of tree seedlings - reforestation, natural regeneration) will be chosen.

As the Office of the Commissioner for the Environment we are rolling all the planned tree plantings during November and December, to meet any needs arising as a consequence of the fires, always in cooperation with the relevant Departments and Authorities.

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