@article{xanthopoulosFireSituationGreece2000,
  title = {Fire Situation in {{Greece}}},
  author = {Xanthopoulos, Gavriil},
  date = {2000},
  journaltitle = {International Forest Fire News},
  volume = {23},
  pages = {76--83},
  issn = {1029-0864},
  url = {http://mfkp.org/INRMM/article/14390574},
  abstract = {[Excerpt: Conclusions and Outlook]

As can be seen, Greece has a serious fire problem. The money and effort devoted to coping with the problem is significant. Actually, especially in terms of aerial forces, the country should probably be rated first in the world on a per-hectare-protected basis. However, the poor results of the last few years clearly indicate that there is need for improvement, especially in regard to knowledge and organization of the whole effort. Also, there is a clear need for better managed forests and serious fire prevention efforts. The latter objective requires an upgraded and modernized Forest Service that will work in close cooperation with the Fire Service.

[] The Fire Service needs to improve its initial attack capability. Indirect attack should be recognized as a true alternative to direct attack and the methods for its application should become part of basic training at all levels. The ground forces should learn to rely less on the help of aerial forces because they may be unavailable under certain conditions (extreme winds, too many simultaneous fires, night hours). Also, the Fire Service should evaluate its pre-suppression planning in order to maximize the effectiveness of its forces, especially the aerial ones. Good cooperation with the Forest Service is clearly necessary.

[] Some of the improvements needed in the Forest Service are: 

[::] Hiring new permanent, competent staff; [::] Changes in structure that will permit a central policy to be applied in all regions, including training in modern concepts and methods; [::] A mission for active rangeland management by the Forest Service and education of shepherds; and [::] Active management of the low-elevation Aleppo and Brutia pine forests.

[] Of course, these changes in the Forest Service will require additional funding compared to the current low level, but in the long term will reduce damage and the cost of firefighting . Otherwise, given the natural flammability of Greek forests, the problem may become worse in spite of spending more money in the battle against forest fires.

[] [...]},
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}

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