In response to the increase in forest fires in Mayotte, the Naturalists of Mayotte are calling for a strict ban on slash-and-burn, arguing that this practice is responsible for many fires. They are calling for an urgent prefectural order and a round table with the relevant stakeholders. At the same time, the Mahoran Federation of Environmental Associations demands that those responsible for the fires be penalized for the damage caused.
Ban on slash-and-burn: Naturalists and FMAE call for stricter sanctions
This article was updated at 09:00.