The subject of cutting down trees in Vinh City has been identified.
(Baonghean.vn) - The subject who cut down trees on the 72m Vinh - Hung Tay road was identified as Ho Sy Son, with a permanent address in Nghi Phu commune, Vinh city.
According to the Department of Urban Management, Vinh City, after receiving information about trees on the sidewalk in front of house number 09, 72m Vinh - Hung Tay Street, Minh Khang Urban Area in Nghi Phu Commune, being cut down, the local authorities conducted an inspection and made a record of the violator. Accordingly,The subject used a knife to cut down the black star tree.On the above route is Ho Sy Son with permanent residence in Nghi Phu commune, Vinh city.
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The black star tree stump was almost cut off. Photo: Tien Dong |
Previously, on Facebook, a clip appeared recording two men using knives to cut down a black star tree planted on the 72m Vinh - Hung Tay road, through Minh Khang Urban Area (Nghi Phu commune). After the clip was posted online, many people were extremely indignant and asked the authorities to investigate and strictly handle the case.
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The chopped black star tree lies on the sidewalk in front of house number 09 Minh Khang Urban Area, Nghi Phu Commune. Photo: Tien Dong |
After receiving the incident, Vinh City People's Committee also issued a document assigning Vinh City Police to preside over and coordinate with Nghi Phu Commune People's Committee and City Green Parks Joint Stock Company to organize inspection, investigation, verification, and strict handling of the above-mentioned acts of tree felling according to the provisions of law (including criminal - if any); requesting violating organizations and individuals to plant suitable replacement trees, and report the results to the City People's Committee before November 16, 2022.
Regarding this issue, according to Clause 3, Article 54, Decree No. 16/2022/ND-CP dated January 28, 2022, stipulating administrative sanctions for construction violations, it clearly states that a fine of VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed for acts of arbitrarily cutting down, moving, digging up urban tree stumps or cutting tree roots without a license.
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The cut black star tree has shown signs of wilting, and the City Green Parks Joint Stock Company is currently temporarily supporting it with bamboo sticks. Photo: Tien Dong |
In addition, violators who pour toxic substances or construction materials onto tree roots; cook, burn tree roots, or build platforms or pedestals around tree roots will be forced to restore the original condition.
According to Mr. Nguyen Viet Duc - Head of Vinh City Urban Management Department, the City People's Committee is currently waiting for the report on the handling results from the City Police and will have an answer as soon as possible.