Thousands Support Environmental Groups' Opposition to New Tatra Mountains Zoning Plan

Thousands of Slovak citizens have backed environmental organizations' formal objection to a proposed new zoning plan for the Low Tatras National Park. Environmental groups argue the zoning proposal would legalize illegal construction projects and threaten drinking water sources in the protected mountain region. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between conservation efforts and development pressures in Slovakia's national parks. Meanwhile, conservationists have been installing barriers to protect migrating toads, and a complete renovation of Zechenter Garden has been approved with government funding.