RESOLUTION B3-1221/92

Resolution on forest fires in Corsica

The European Parliament,

A.having regard to the serious forest fires which destroyed over 15 000 hectares of forest, crops and scrubland in Corsica on 4, 5 and 6 September,

B.whereas these fires, virtually all of which were started by arsonists, have caused an ecological disaster, destroying the vegetation of the island's central valley from the Ostriconi to Aleria,

C.whereas the damage affects four-fifths of Upper Corsica,

D.mindful of the huge financial losses suffered by the Corsican economy and the stricken communities,

1.Calls on the Community to provide emergency financial aid to Corsica to support the work being carried out by local organizations;

2.Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission and the Council.