Developers in the Primorsky Krai capital will cut down more than 16 trees.

In Vladivostok, developers cut down trees in the area of ​​the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. According to According to Vostok Media, the forest that stood here was emptied in a matter of days, and a total of 16,580 trees and 2,315 shrubs are planned to be cut down.

Residents raised the alarm—the forest was one of the few green areas in the area. notes According to the "Typical Primorets" channel, local environmentalists didn't even have time to create a petition, "get under the excavator," or take any steps to oppose the future development. 

The developers have a work permit and plan to build several high-rise buildings in the area. However, it's unclear how many buildings will be built: the information board only mentions those to be demolished. 

It is noteworthy that there is already one nearby Term construction: Residential complex "Green Coast". Its Have begun It was built in 2006, but has not yet been completed. 

Residents of other Russian cities have observed similar clearings. Under the guise of urban improvement and development, gardens have been cleared out. Ryazan, Bryansk, Vologda, Tyumen and Murmansk.  

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