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North Macedonia forest movement ban extended

Overview

In North Macedonia, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management has extended a total ban on movement within forests and forest lands. Following a request from JP National Forests, the restriction will remain in effect from 00:00 to 24:00 throughout the month of September, specifically lasting until September 30.

The decision was prompted by a heightened risk of forest fires resulting from high temperatures and dry conditions. Authorities have advised citizens, farmers, and livestock breeders to exercise extreme caution, avoid lighting fires during windy or dry periods, and utilize safe methods for clearing flammable material to prevent uncontrolled burning, which is strictly prohibited by law.

Exemptions from the ban include the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the Forest Police, the Crisis Management Center, the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, the State Inspectorate for Forestry and Hunting, and JP National Forests. Additionally, entities performing forestry activities and individuals with written permission from JP National Forests subsidiaries are permitted access. For national parks and specific areas such as Vodno, citizens are advised to contact the relevant managing authorities.

Entities

National Forests Public Enterprise · JP National Forests · Ioannis Koufidis · Ministry of Internal Affairs · Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry has approved the extension of a total ban on movement in forests and forest land. kanal77.mk · plusinfo.mk · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] The ban is due to the increased danger of forest fires in open spaces. kanal77.mk · plusinfo.mk · republika.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The ban lasts from September 1 to September 30. kanal77.mk · republika.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The ban applies to movement from 00:00 to 24:00 hours. kanal77.mk · republika.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The ban does not apply to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Forest Police, or Crisis Management Center. kanal77.mk · republika.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] Movement is only permitted with written approval issued by JP National Forests subsidiaries. kanal77.mk · republika.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Citizens are advised to avoid lighting fires during periods of strong wind or dry weather. plusinfo.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Burning agricultural land and pastures is strictly prohibited by law. plusinfo.mk

Timeline

16 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Forest movement ban extended until September 30
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Sources

kanal77.mk · korcaboom.com · lajmpress.org · libertas.mk · makpress.mk · plusinfo.mk · prv.mk · republika.mk · viki.mk · vojvodinainfo.rs

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