Proposed golf course development within Sotira’s state forest rejected

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Ayia Napa municipality has unanimously rejected an application by a private company for the development of a golf course within Sotira’s state forest area.

A press release by the Initiative Group trying to save the main state forest of Sotira, within the administrative boundaries of Ayia Napa municipality, welcomed Monday’s unanimous decision by the council.

The proposed development provided for a total of 580 hectares of forest land to be sacrificed for the construction of a golf course with adjacent residential, tourist and commercial premises.

“Monday’s decision by the Ayia Napa...

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Proposed golf course development within Sotira’s state forest rejected

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