The restoration of the ancient Olympic site on Kronos Hill in Greece is likely to be completed in time for London's 2012 Olympic Games.
Kronos Hill was severely damaged in fires that swept across southern Greece in August of this year, destroying around 2,000 homes and killed at least 67 people.
Restoration of the ancient site, surrounded by ancient ruins where the original Olympic Games was held in 776 BC, is set to begin this week with a reforestation programme.
It is also where the Olympic flame is lit every four years.
Authorities in charge of the programme intend to plant a range of tree species that would have existed in ancient times at the site, reports the BBC.
However, according to the Greek Institute of Forestry Research, efforts will not be fully rewarded with results until in time for the London Olympics in 2012.
While the Greek government has pledged €150 million to help people rebuild their homes in the affected regions, some businesses owners are taking matters into their own hands.
According to the Times Ledger, concerned Greek nationals as far away as New York have been keen to help, with restaurateurs holding fundraising days to help with the reforestation.
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