Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Tuesday, July 8, 2025
    961
    Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok
    • Breaking News
    • Guides
    • Food & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Join the Team
    • Whatsapp
      • 961
      • 961 News
    Advertise with Us Get the App
    961
    Home»Magazine»Local
    2 Mins Read

    The National Campaign to Protect Lebanon’s Forests from Fires Has Started

    By Tamara KabboulSeptember 9, 2019Updated:May 13, 2021
    Facebook WhatsApp Copy Link

    On September 3rd, Minister of Environment Fadi Jreissati launched the National Campaign to Protect Forestry from Fires, in cooperation with the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative and Association for Forests, Development and Conservation – AFDC, during a conference held at the Palace of Conventions in Dbayeh in the presence of numerous officials and public figures. 

     

    Via green area

    During the conference Minister Jreissati explained that the conference is about taking “positive initiative and quick steps that starts next Sunday, 8th of September, which is a date for all Lebanese who are keen on the remaining of green areas to help 120 municipalities at risk of fire… .”

    He went on explaining, “This work will be completed from September 15 to April 15 to clean up the forests and cut away the dead branches, while the longer-term plan will extend from April to September as the real fire season to begin.”

     

    The National Campaign to Prevent Forest Fires kicked off on Sunday, September 8th, in the village of Sohmar – West Bekaa. The ceremony was organized by the municipality of Sohmar under the patronage of Minister Jreissati and in the presence of numerous officials as well as environmental and scout associations and a crowd of people.

    On this day, Minister Jreissati initiated this campaign in his own way by participating in cleaning up the forest from weeds to prevent fire hazards in the future.

    Via Almarkazia

     

    Last month, the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) and the Association for Forest Development and Conservation (AFDC) launched as well a campaign titled “Don’t Risk It” to educate municipalities and local community members, through social networking sites, on several actions that can help prevent forest fires in Lebanon.

    @afdc.associationembedded via  

    It is worth bringing to your attention that Lebanon loses an average of 1,500 hectares of its woodland each year due to forest fires.

     

    The director of the Land and Natural Resources Program at Balamand University, George Mitri, stated that around 34 percent of the country’s territory is at moderate to high risk of fires this year, based on a 2019 study he prepared in coordination with the Environment Ministry.

    Follow @the961 on Instagram!

    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email

    For You

    lebanese beer brands almaza beirut beer 961

    Lebanese Beer Brands Are Publicly Throwing Shade, And It’s Getting Frothy

    Lebanon Making Videos 961

    You Can Now Get Paid To Go Around Lebanon Making Videos

    Michel Hayek

    Michel Hayek 2025: Predictions For The World

    Michel Hayek

    Michel Hayek 2025: Predictions For The Middle East

    Michel Hayek

    Michel Hayek 2025: Predictions For Lebanon

    souheil hamwi

    Watch Heartwarming Moment Kidnapped Lebanese Man Freed From Syrian Prisons After 33 Years

    lebanon jounieh cyprus by ferry 961

    You’ll Soon Be Able To Travel Between Lebanon & Cyprus By Ferry

    20 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Had Lebanese Roots

    April 22, 2019
    caracalla one thousand and one nights

    Caracalla Just Added More Dates For “One Thousand and One Nights” & You Def Don’t Want To Miss It!

    July 5, 2025
    Low-Cost Lebanese Airline 961

    We Might Finally Be Getting A Low-Cost Lebanese Airline – Here’s What We Know

    June 18, 2025

    Lebanon’s Shawarma Is Going Viral in The Philippines

    April 21, 2019
    Lebanese boutiques

    25 Boutiques In Lebanon To Find Your Dream Evening Dress This Wedding Season

    June 9, 2024

    20 Typical Lebanese Slang Expressions

    April 21, 2020
    lebanon cybergames 2025 hacking 961

    Lebanon Just Won A Global Hacking Competition

    June 10, 2025
    DJ

    10 Lebanese DJs You Need To Check Out This Summer

    August 7, 2024
    lebanese beer brands almaza beirut beer 961

    Lebanese Beer Brands Are Publicly Throwing Shade, And It’s Getting Frothy

    June 7, 2025
    961 Logo
    Facebook WhatsApp TikTok Instagram

    Popular Topics

    • Guides
    • Eat & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Lebanon News
    • Diaspora
    • Explained

    961

    • About
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • News WhatsApp Channel
    • Corrections Policy
    • Ownership & Funding

    Services

    • Advertise
    • Careers
    • App Waitlist
    • Contact Us
    • Newsletter
    961™ | All Rights Reserved ©2025
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Okay