Wildfires are the most serious threat to the oromediterranean forests. This is based on fuel accumulation by land abandonment, combined with drought intensification, projected for the Mediterranean region under global warming (Sarris et al., 2014). In August 2021, 20,683 acres of land were burned in Varibobi.

The consequences of global warming on forest ecosystems and vegetation dynamics are a critical ecological issue (Peters, 1990; Lindner et al., 2010) that should be considered under adaptive forest management (Lindner et al., 2014; Yousefpour et al., 2017).​

Today, we are witnessing in awe nature’s regenerating powers. It is important to support this natural process with a holistic approach to landscape renewal, aiming at human and environmental resilience.​

Reinforcing the ecosystem’s balance, and drawing on Parnitha’s flora and landscapes diversity, during the reforestation we have introduced broadleaf native/indigenous plant species, enhancing the biodiversity and fire control strategy, while contributing to environmentally sensitized citizens.​

In Spring 2022, the first plantings took place, continuing for 4 months, before pausing for the summer.

On June 5th, our Members and Staff united their powers to celebrate the World Environment Day by actively participating in the reforestation planting.

The tree planting was completed on October 9^th, with the 2^nd Volunteers’ Reforestation Activation.

Today, 1.081 native trees and 9.873 large shrubs have been planted, under the guidance of the Forest Service and the State Authorities.

The project was materialised with the support of the Municipality of Acharnai and the Municipality of Dionyssos.