Destruction of Sand Dune Ecosystem in Limassol
November 8, 2024
The last sand dune ecosystem in the Limassol Bay was destroyed due to illegal construction activities for tourism development. The Department of Environment intervened after a complaint, confirming the damage to this rare ecosystem and requesting restoration of the area. This area includes protected habitat types and rare plants, which are currently threatened by ongoing interventions. The Department of Environment is calling for immediate restoration of the site.