Regarding the destruction of forests in Kazlų Rūda Municipality

We, the undersigned citizens of Lithuania, express our categorical disagreement with the reckless destruction of the Kazlų Rūda forests through intensive logging. Kazlų Rūda forests are a unique natural heritage of Lithuania, of which we are proud. However, at present, these forests are being turned into an industrial resource: trees that have grown for centuries are being cut down indiscriminately, and in place of the former forest, there remain clear-cut areas filled with ruts and litter. What is even worse is that logging is taking place in the spring, when birds are nesting and wild animals are giving birth to their young. Dead owls have been found, and their habitats have been destroyed. All of this is a huge blow to our ecosystem. The forests are being cut faster than they can regenerate. At this rate, Lithuania will lose what we can still be proud of today – our green identity. Therefore, we demand: The immediate cessation of all industrial logging in the Kazlų Rūda forests; The designation of this area as a protected natural site where intensive logging is prohibited; An investigation into potential violations – especially spring logging during the bird breeding period; The responsible authorities to restore the destroyed areas, remove the litter, and restore the natural state; Involve local communities and ecologists in conservation decisions. A forest is not just trees. It is life, air, tranquility, and the spirit of the community. Let us protect what has been created over centuries, not destroyed in a few days.