# Cyprus forest management and wildfire concerns > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cyprus-forest-management-and-wildfire-concerns > Updated: 2026-08-16T10:34:34.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Cyprus Forest Department has implemented safety regulations and monitoring measures to manage forest parks and mitigate wildfire risks. Initially, the Department issued guidelines for national forest parks to ensure environmental protection during the August holiday period. These regulations prohibited lighting fires for cooking or hookah use and mandated specific rules for parking, pet control, and cycling. Following these updates, the Department shifted focus toward investigating recurring fires in the Paphos district. Director Savvas Iezekiel identified a pattern of frequent activity in the areas of Drousiá, Prodromi, Skoulli, and Lysos. Due to fire spots appearing in close proximity, officials have ordered a decade-long analysis to investigate potential arson. The Department also warned that high temperatures and the threat of ‘dry lightning’ continue to pose significant wildfire risks despite recent rainfall. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Forest Department investigates recurring fires in Paphos Cyprus Forest Department Director Savvas Iezekiel is investigating a pattern of recurring fires in Paphos, suspecting arson in the Lysos area and warning of risks from dry lightning. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forest-department-investigates-recurring-fires-in-paphos ### 2026-08-15: Cyprus Forest Department issues park regulations and availability updates The Cyprus Forest Department has released visitor regulations for national parks and provided updates on available recreational spaces across Paphos, Troodos, and other regions during the August holidays. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-forest-department-issues-park-regulations-and-availability-updates --- Cite as: Cyprus forest management and wildfire concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cyprus-forest-management-and-wildfire-concerns