Russian court fines resident 873,000 rubles for illegal tree felling

A court in Khabarovsk has ordered a local resident to pay 873,000 rubles for environmental damage. The penalty follows the illegal felling of trees on a leased plot intended for home construction. Authorities took legal action after discovering the unauthorised clearing. The case began when the resident cut down 25 trees and 17 shrubs without permission. The district administration filed a lawsuit, leading to a court ruling against the man. He was found liable for the full amount of environmental damages.

The decision was later reviewed by a cassation court, which upheld the original ruling. The resident must now pay the entire sum as ordered. Separately, he also faces an additional trial for illegal logging, with estimated damages of 1.3 million rubles.

The ruling confirms the financial penalty for the unauthorised tree felling. The resident remains under legal scrutiny for further logging violations. The case highlights the consequences of environmental breaches in the region.