Romania’s interim Environment Minister, Diana Buzoianu, announced the discovery of a substantial illegal logging site in Brașov county. The Forest Guard identified an area where approximately 5,000 trees had been illegally felled. Buzoianu stated this represents one of the largest illegal logging operations detected in recent years. She is traveling to Brașov to assess the situation firsthand. The discovery highlights ongoing challenges with enforcing forestry laws in Romania and combating deforestation. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and pursue those responsible for the extensive illegal tree removal. This incident raises concerns regarding sustainable forest management in the region.