US EditionQuestions loom over Albania's forests after devastating fires
- Almost 60,000 hectares of Albania burned in blazes this year, resulting in one death and many destroyed homes, according to the European Forest Fire Information System.
- Local authorities warn of increased flood risks after the fires, as recovery of the forest is urgently needed before winter, said Ilir Llapushi, head of the Gramsh firefighting unit.
- Prime Minister Edi Rama has implemented an action plan to revive forests, including a ban on construction on affected lands, and called for harsher penalties for arsonists.
- Residents and experts are pushing for changes in tree species to improve forest resilience against climate disasters, supported by environmental NGOs like PPNEA.
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After a summer marked by some of the most devastating fires in its history, Albania needs to take the necessary steps to recover oxygen and prevent such disasters.About 60,000 hectares of land have been destroyed...
As Albania recovers from a summer of devastating forest fires, people and experts are looking for a long way back to save its forests in decline from the intensification of disasters. In some of the worst fires ever hit by Albania, nearly 60,000 hectares (nearly 150,000 acres) – about 2 [...]
Elbasan - After a summer marked by some of the most devastating fires in its history, Albania has to take the necessary measures to recover oxygen and prevent such disasters. About 60,000 hectares have been ravaged by flames in Albania this summer, which is just over 2% of the country's area. Fires favored by an intense and prolonged heat wave, associated with a severe drought. In the Gramsh region, in the center of the country, there is nothing…
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