The Department of Forestry of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment actively participates in the snow removal of roads with fire engines and agricultural tractors, which turns the winter season into snow plows, making it easier for citizens to move in mountainous areas.
In a statement, the Department of Forestry states that it is making every effort to facilitate the movement of the public in the mountainous areas and asks visitors to keep these areas clean and avoid actions that cause damage to the environment, flora and fauna.
The Department of Forestry states that an example of the Department's social work and contribution is the clearing of roads in the Troodos National Forest Park from the snow, with fire engines which are converted into snowplows, and in the areas around the Holy Monastery of Kykkos and the Cross of Psoka in collaboration with the Department of Public Works.
It also states that agricultural tractors acquired by the Forestry Department, using funds from the Recovery and Resilience Plan, have also been equipped with appropriate equipment so that they can be used as snow plows.
On this occasion and on the occasion of the public's excursions to the mountainous snowy areas, the Forestry Department reports that the depositing or accumulation of dogs in a state forest constitutes an offense which, according to the Forestry Law of 2012, is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year or by a fine of up to € 5,000.00 or both penalties together.
It also states that anyone who drives a motor vehicle of any type off a forest road causing damage to forest vegetation and/or soil is guilty of an offense and, if convicted, liable to the same penalties.
Finally, the Forestry Department urges the public traveling in these areas to be especially careful, to use appropriate vehicles and to faithfully follow the instructions of the Police.
