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The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment informs the public that as from Wednesday, 27 November 2024, until Friday, 20 December 2024, Christmas trees will for sale at the following points of sale:

The Christmas trees sale will be held at the points of sales during working hours, Monday-Friday, 08:00-14:30.

It is clarified that the trees which will be for sale come from thinnings of forest plantations in the context of forestry operations, which are made in order to improve growth conditions and reduce competition in forest plantations.

It is recalled that the felling, possession and transportation of Christmas trees without the relevant permit from the Forestry Department is, in accordance with the “Forestry Law of 2012”, an offense punishable by a fine of up to €5,000 or imprisonment of up to one year or both penalties together.

Private tree owners are urged to secure in advance the necessary logging and transport permits and present them when requested by Forest Department Officers for inspection. At the same time, before transporting the trees from the logging sites, they should ensure that they are sealed at the bottom (cross-section) with a seal of the Department of Forests, by addressing the nearest forestry station.

(AP/MS)