Cyprus mouflon protection has been strengthened in Paphos Forest with the creation of special openings in roadside safety barriers, allowing the wild sheep to move more safely through the forest and reducing the risk of them becoming trapped by the road network.
The Department of Forests announced that the project has been completed successfully, describing it as an important intervention to protect one of Cyprus’ most iconic wildlife species.
New openings improve wildlife movement
The openings allow mouflon to move more freely through their natural forest habitat, reducing the obstacles created by road infrastructure.
According to the Department of Forests, the intervention has addressed a large part of the remaining needs at the specific locations in Paphos Forest.
Project cost €52,000
The project cost approximately €52,000 and was co-funded by the Structural Funds.
The Department of Forests said efforts to protect and manage wildlife in state forests continue on a daily basis, with the aim of preserving Cyprus’ natural heritage.
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