The Municipalities of Latsia–Geri and Strovolos Held a Joint Tree-Planting Initiative

On Saturday, the municipalities of Latsia–Geri and Strovolos carried out a joint environmental tree-planting initiative with the participation of Cyprus’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou.

According to an official statement, the initiative became an example of effective cooperation between local authorities and the Ministry of Agriculture on environmental protection issues.

Most of the planted saplings were provided free of charge by the Forestry Department as part of the “Planting for Climate” program, which is being implemented to green urban and suburban areas.

The minister welcomed the initiative of the two municipalities, emphasizing that such cooperation can serve as a model for achieving national environmental goals. According to her, the planting of hundreds of new trees is a real contribution to improving citizens’ quality of life and shaping a sustainable future for the next generations.

The Forestry Department noted that the joint actions of the Latsia–Geri and Strovolos municipalities, together with state bodies, demonstrate a practical approach to green development and strengthening ecological balance in populated areas.