Critical warning in Alanya: Doing this increases the risk by 5 times

Recently, due to stubble burning, forest fires have been rampant causing destruction of agricultural lands in Alanya. District Agriculture Directorate and Alanya Forestry Management Regional Directorate have issued warnings to the public. Director Atlı noted that stubble burning has led to a fivefold increase in fires in 2024 compared to previous years, stating that "stubble burning devastates soil and agricultural areas."

Our country has been shaken by deaths and casualties due to stubble burning in Diyarbakır and Mardin in recent days. Turkey once again called for an end to stubble burning, highlighting the loss of 15 lives and numerous animals in the fires. Alanya Agriculture Directorate and Forestry Management Directorate have advised farmers against stubble burning on harvested agricultural lands, informing local residents about potential damages. The Ministry has launched campaigns with the slogan 'Stop Stubble Burning, Don't Set Your Future on Fire,' and teams are educating and warning offenders with fines of 386 TL per hectare for stubble burning.

INCREASED FIVEFOLD

Engin Atlı, Deputy Director of Alanya Forestry Management, stated, "The number of fires in June has increased fivefold compared to last year. One of the main reasons for this increase is stubble burning. Fires spreading from agriculture to forests are numerous. Citizens need to be extra cautious about this issue. The damage caused by stubble burning to fields is significant, as it degrades the soil by killing organisms and insects. We urge farmers to plow their fields after harvesting instead of burning stubble. With approval from the Mufti, educational announcements are being made. Direct training sessions on this issue have been conducted in 38 villages."

"STUBBLE BURNING DRIES OUT THE SOIL"

Mehmet Rüzgar, District Agriculture Director of Alanya, added, "Our agricultural engineers constantly inform farmers about stubble burning in their gardens, barns, and fields. We provide education to farmers on this issue. Stubble burning harms the soil. We consistently warn against it. We gather with our fire commission to warn farmers through the press, social media, and direct communication. Moreover, a fine of 386 TL per hectare is imposed upon detection of stubble burning."