Minsk Residents: How Can We Stop The Tree Cutting?

• 15.09.2026, 13:29

Residents of the capital are demanding an end to the crackdown on green spaces.

A Minsk resident kazlenok posted on Threads about new tree-cutting in the capital.

“Threads users from Minsk, please help with some advice,” she writes. “Does anyone have examples of requests sent to the administration asking for clarification regarding the felling of mature trees and plans for replacement plantings?”

The situation with the felling of mature trees in the area around Karastoyanova Street is very concerning, and I’d like to get some answers. Thank you in advance to everyone who responds.

Maybe Threads will help me find others who share my concerns so we can draft collective letters.”

Users of the social network gave the author of the post some advice. The website Charter97.org lists some comments:

- Submit complaints on the website obravlenie.bel and call the executive committee, telling them you’re filing complaints there.

- Collective complaints are more effective.

- I’ve heard that many people in your area are concerned about the tree cutting; it would be a good idea to talk to your neighbors.

- I’ve had experience filing complaints. There must be documentation for each tree explaining the reason for its removal. In my complaint, I asked them to provide the documents explaining the reasons for the felling and to specify the location of the replacement plantings. Generally, the loggers should have the felling permits on hand; if not, I called “Zelenstroy” to inquire about illegal logging.