The Grand Site de France Conca d'Oru, Patrimonio vineyard – Gulf of Saint-Florent deplores with both sadness and anger the fires that affected the Listed Site and the Grand Site on Saturday 2 August, in the municipalities of Poggio-d'Oletta and Oletta. Pending the results of the investigation launched by the public prosecutor, to whom it will file a complaint, the joint association managing the Grand Site condemns in the strongest possible terms these acts of arson which, given the circumstances (simultaneous outbreak of the two fires, windy weather conditions) suggest a criminal origin, which it will be up to the competent investigative services to confirm and clarify.
More than40 hectares of vegetation were destroyed, affecting in particular agricultural land and cultivated vineyards, with significant economic consequences. The fire in Poggio d'Oletta in particular also seriously damaged the biodiversity of the area and the remarkable landscape features of the Grand Site, namely the Sant'Anghjulu limestone range and the Stretta del Poghju.
The Grand Site would like to express its full support and solidarity with winegrowers of the appellation, and particularly those directly involvedaffected by these fires. He would also like to thank the firefighting teams, whose exemplary efforts prevented even more serious and significant consequences.
As Grand Site de France, Fundamentally committed to preserving the landscape, but also to promoting biodiversity and local expertise, particularly in viticulture, we deplore these attacks on an exceptional natural and cultural heritage. These recurring events remind us of the importance and urgency of continuing to prevent risks, protect landscapes and environments, and strengthen the resilience of the territory. In addition to the actions already carried out or planned, Le Grand Site will play its part through new and coordinated initiatives.
