A recent land transfer in Snina, Slovakia has sparked controversy, as 800 hectares of national park land were illegally rewritten to private ownership. This transfer circumvented a previous court ruling, raising concerns about the legality of the process. The new private owners now have the right to log the forests, potentially leading to significant deforestation. The area, Stakčínska Roztoka, is known for its unique character and is now threatened by this land grab. Environmentalists and concerned citizens are protesting the decision and calling for investigation. The situation highlights vulnerabilities in land management and potential corruption within the system. The Poloniny region now faces the loss of a substantial portion of its forested areas.