What we need to know about deforestation – What is the proper season according to the fire season

The fire prevention season this year started earlier as the warm climate in Greece came much earlier than other years. Specifically, from Monday, April 15, the restrictions of the fire season regarding the use of flame in the countryside come into force.

What we need to know about deforestation of grasses

Cleaning includes:

• Logging and removal of dry and broken trees and branches, as well as branches located at a short distance from buildings (at least 3m.) creating a risk of fire transmission. Removal of combustible plant material on the surface of the soil, such as leaf litter, dry grasses and underlying dry branches.
• Pruning the crown of the trees from the ground ensuring in any case the height of the breast diameter (about 1.50 m.) and 50% of their crown.
• Removal of any other abandoned burners or explosive materials or objects within the above premises.
• Collection and removal of all cleaning residues”