Impact of the Decision on the Department of Forests
September 25, 2025
Seven former directors of the Department of Forests express concerns and criticism regarding the Cabinet's decision to transfer the Department to the Ministry of Interior. In their letter to President Christodoulides, they state that this decision is illegal and harmful to the holistic management of forests. They emphasize that the Department's personnel are always ready to prevent and extinguish forest fires. Transferring the personnel would lead to significant issues in the Department's operations. They urge the President to reconsider this decision.