Morocco’s Forest Fire Damage Drops By 86% From 2024

Morocco managed in 2024 to significantly limit the damage caused by forest fires. Thanks to a collective effort, more lenient weather conditions, and a growing awareness of the inhabitants, the area burned has greatly diminished, offering a new hope for the preservation of our natural spaces. In 2024, ... Cet article Fires of forests : Morocco records a sharp decrease of the disasters in 2024 est apparu en premier sur Maroc Diplomatique.

Morocco’s Forest Fire Damage Drops By 86% From 2024

The National Agency for Water and Forests on Thursday announced that forest areas affected by wildfires in 2024 totaled 874 hectares, representing an 86% decrease compared to 2023, when 6,426 hectares were affected, Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP) reported. During a steering committee meeting for Forest Fire Prevention and Control, the agency reported 382 forest fires in 2024, with secondary grass and seasonal vegetation accounting for approximatel…