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Minister Highlights Systematic Investment in Forestry Sector

Published March 20, 2026, 20:10
Minister Highlights Systematic Investment in Forestry Sector

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panagiotou, emphasized the importance of systematic investment in the forestry sector during an event for International Forest Day. The minister stated that public spending on forestry has increased by 70% from 2021 to 2025, reaching €81.7 million. Simultaneously, the human resources of the Forestry Department and forest protection equipment have been strengthened. Ms. Panagiotou stressed that forest protection remains a constant priority for the government, even during crises such as the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. She also highlighted the contribution of forests to the economy, tourism, and water resource management.