“Basic pavement maintenance only” – The Department of Forestry responds for work in Akamas
The Department of Forestryof the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, on the occasion of publications related to the maintenance of roads in Akamas, states that in the area the necessary maintenance is being carried out on part of the road network and the fire-fighting lanes as part of the preparation for the fire-fighting season, as well as the management and supervision of the forest. The works are being carried out on selected sections of the road network, where the dirt road surface has suffered serious damage due to erosion. The works in question are not works related to the wider planning for the sustainable development of the Akamas National Forest Park.
The works only include basic maintenance of the road surface and in no case is the widening of the roads. The works are absolutely necessary and aim at the safe and fast movement of fire engines, but also the movement of staff and visitors in the area. The basic maintenance of the forest road network maximizes the protection of the ecosystems, habitats, habitats and other important elements of the flora and fauna of Akamas, which are at risk of destruction by fires during the summer season.
The Department assures the citizens, but also the organized groups, who may reasonably be concerned, that their concerns are listened to and that during the execution of the works all measures are taken to protect the environment and the natural beauty of the area.
