Greek islands such as Kefalonia and Aegina are taking proactive steps to combat coastal erosion by planting over 200 trees along their shores.
The effort, part of a broader sustainability push, saw the Lokron Municipality authorize the planting of 200 tamarisk trees along its beaches, aiming to bolster coastal resilience.
Local leaders, including Mayor Athanasios Zekentes and Metropolitan Symeon, teamed up with volunteers from the “Friends of Arkitsa” group and students from Arkitsa Primary School and Atalanti Vocational Lyceum to bring the project to life. The tamarisk trees, donated by the “Hellenic Plants” nursery, are prized for their ability to anchor sandy soils and thrive in tough coastal environments.
This initiative falls under a program led by the Energy Policy and Development Centre (KEPA) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, focusing on carbon sequestration and climate resilience. By introducing these trees, authorities aim to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and provide a natural barrier against erosion, protecting the islands’ vulnerable coastlines for the future.