Forestry dept ‘violated terms’ of environmental impact on Akamas

The Forestry Department initially violated the terms of an environmental assessment for roadworks in Akamas natural reserve and now is refusing to accept them, four organisations said on Monday.

Terra Cypria, Birdlife Cyprus, Cyprus Wildlife Society and Cyprus Natural Coastline issued a joint statement, reporting the department for insisting on not acknowledging the legally binding terms for the Akamas national park development.

They called on the agriculture minister to immediately