Environment and Physical Planning Minister Izet Mexhiti, who also serves as 1st Deputy PM, is adamant that after the wildfires, there will be afforestation where that will be necessary.
“We’re doing preventive and strategic work in that area. Also, with all efforts, regardless of who has the competences currently, we’re jointly acting to put out the fires. After that, I assure you, there will be afforestation where that will be needed”, he said on Tuesday.
The Golem Goten Mountain wildfire situation is still serious. To help North Macedonia to deal with the wildfire situation, the Czech Republic is sending a Black Hawk helicopter, together with a seven-member team, while Slovenia is sending 61 firefighters and 18 vehicles.