Romanian forest guards discovered 14 trees cut illegally in the forest of Băile Felix. The cut trees were part of a larger illegal logging operation run by a company linked to a former shoe factory employee. Gabriel Păun, president of Agent Green and winner of an UN climate prize, criticised the authorities, saying they only arrest about 1‑2 % of illegal loggers in Romania. He urged local communities to take action, noting that the government’s enforcement is weak and that illegal transport of timber is still common. The incident follows earlier reports that up to 600 trees may be cut in the same area, and highlights the ongoing conflict between private interests and forest protection laws.
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