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Tree 'massacre' in Poland

Julian Berner
May 18, 2017

A new law in Poland allows landowners to cut old trees to make way for housing or industrial construction. An uncontrolled logging spree has resulted, even in protected areas. Critics are accusing controversial environment minister Jan Szyszko of favoring the interests of the logging industry over those of the environment.

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