Forestry department warns against illegal tree felling

The forestry department on Tuesday reminded the public that felling of trees for the purpose of burning them in Easter bonfires is illegal and a punishable offence.

According to its announcement, written permission from the department is required for the felling of forest as well as ornamental trees, regardless of location.

The department emphasised no permission will be given to cut down trees for bonfires.

According to the legislation, the illegal felling of trees is punishable...