The Dadia Forest is a large area of natural woodland in the Evros regional unit in northeastern Greece. The forest consists mostly of oak and pine. It is one of the most important areas in Europe for birds of prey, and the only forest in Europe where all four European species of vulture can be seen. It is a fully managed protected area of 7,290 hectares and is visited by about 35,000 people each year.
Vultures in Dadia Forest
Iris pumila
In July 2023, multiple wildfires started in Greece. They resulted in at least 28 deaths and injured 75 people, with over 80 wildfires being recorded. Seventy-nine people were arrested for arson.
Dervenochoria fire as seen from Ilion, at approximately 2 am on 18 July. These are not flames but the glare from the fire due to the camera settings. The fire is behind the mountains.
Satellite view of the wildffire in Rhodes, 23 July 2023
Satellite view of the aftermath of the Evros wildfire, 28 August 2023
Smoke cloud from the Dervenochoria fire as seen from Ilion at 2:20 pm on 18 July 2023.