Forest Protection Volunteer Team of Kefalonia
Equipment
- YEAR OF GRANT
2000, 2004, 2014 - CATEGORYSOCIAL WELFARE
- ORGANIZATION LOCATIONMetaxata, Kefalonia Island
- GRANT LOCATIONGREECE
- ORGANIZATION WEBSITEwww.users.otenet.gr/~kourkoum
The grant supports the purchase of specialized vehicles and equipment.
The Forest Protection Volunteer Team of Kefalonia was created in 1996. The Team was established to prevent and restrict forest fires, organize reforestation activities, and provide support in emergency situations, including helping distribute food, clean water and other essential supplies to those affected by events. The team has established watch centers around parks and areas where there is a high risk of fire.