Filenews 14 March 2024
Advice to citizens on the protection of the environment, on the occasion of the holiday of "Clean Monday" is given by the Department of Forests.
Specifically, as he states in his announcement:
• When going out into the forests and countryside, avoid cutting or uprooting wildflowers and shrubs, since many of them are strictly protected, while some may be endemic and in danger of extinction.
• We keep the place clean. We collect all the garbage we create and place it in the garbage cans or take it away with us. If we leave garbage, even in plastic bags, they will be scattered by stray dogs, cats and foxes.
• It is emphasized that lighting fires anywhere in the countryside is prohibited, except for the preparation of food within the specially permitted and arranged areas located in organized picnic and camping areas. Lighting a fire within state forests or at a distance of 2km from its outskirts is an offense, which, according to the Forest Law of 2012, is punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years and/or a fine of up to €50.000.
• In addition, we inform the public that in some areas pine trees are infested by the processionary caterpillar, the public should be especially careful, avoid sitting under or near affected pines and avoid coming into contact with the caterpillar of the insect. Anyone who comes into contact with the caterpillar of the insect or its nests and presents a skin problem should seek medical advice and care.
