Directive allows construction in Turkey’s forests
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A new directive published in the Official Gazette on Friday allowing commercial activity in forested areas has caused concern among environmentalist groups.
The directive allows the laying of pipelines, the construction of energy plants, warehouses, communication facilities as well as educational and sports complexes, roads, service areas for ports, airports, tracks, tunnels and similar transportation structures as well as drilling for natural gas and oil in Turkey’s forests. The directives also allow mining activities in forested areas.