25 Spruce Trees Illegally Planted on Košice Street Must Be Removed

Twenty-five spruce trees were planted on a street in Košice without authorization from either the landowner or the city's green space management authority. The unauthorized planting has created a legal issue requiring the trees to be removed despite their environmental benefit. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with urban tree management in Slovakia's second-largest city, where proper permits and coordination with municipal authorities are required for any modifications to public green spaces.