Forests — latest ecology news

This is not the first time that environmentalists have detected illegal tree felling here

Activists expressed fear that officials of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" will abuse the appointment of new types of felling

Entrepreneurs and local residents were involved in it

The document has not yet been made public

The forester often registered his assets to relatives who did not have the financial ability to make such purchases

Financial losses from the loss of wood in 2023 reached UAH 703.9 million

Among the perpetrators was a law enforcement officer who was covering up the illegal harvesting and sale of wood

They are convinced that it is necessary to change the approach to forestry

Illegal actions against the environment, recorded by eco-inspectors and law enforcement officers, were more diverse than ever

Specialists will conduct their field research

Offenders risk spending 5 to 7 years behind bars

At least 4 other people are involved in the arrangement