Forestry department launches mobile app for Athalassa and Academia parks

The Cyprus Department of Forests announced on Thursday, September 10, 2026, the launch of a new mobile application designed for visitors to the Athalassa and Pedagogical Academy National Forest Parks in Nicosia. The application is available in both Greek and English and is compatible with Android and iOS devices, aiming to modernize the visitor experience by providing digital access to essential park information.

Key features of the app include historical and environmental context, interactive maps, a directory of services and points of interest, and comprehensive guidelines on park rules and behavior. To enhance public safety, the application provides quick access to emergency contact numbers, specifically 1407 and 112, alongside direct communication links to the Forestry Department. Additionally, the software includes knowledge quizzes to engage visitors and educate them on the local flora and fauna within these urban forest environments.

This initiative serves as a digital tool to ensure the safe, responsible, and efficient management of these protected areas. By centralizing information and safety resources into a user-friendly mobile interface, the Department of Forests intends to foster a more interactive relationship between the public and the managed national parks. No further legislative or administrative follow-up actions were reported, as the project is currently live for public download via official mobile app stores.