Unmarked trees have been felled in the forest near Băile Felix, a case investigated by the Forest Guard commission. While the company responsible for the logging operation claims it has permission to cut 235 cubic metres of timber-about 700 trees-local residents report that healthy, mature trees were uprooted and that the cuts were not properly marked as hazardous or protected. An employee of the Forest Guard says the trees were not properly flagged, raising concerns that the operation may be illegal and that the forest management procedures are not being followed. The incident highlights tensions between commercial logging interests and environmental oversight in Romania. Authorities are reviewing the legality of the cuts and whether the forest company complied with national forestry regulations, which punish unmarked logging with fines or criminal charges. Residents fear that the removal of seemingly healthy trees could damage the forest ecosystem and reduce future timber resources. The situation remains under investigation as the Forest Guard and local officials work to assess the impact on the forest and determine whether penalties will be imposed.

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