Poland broke law by logging in ancient forest – EU advocate

The Bialowieza Forest is one of the best-preserved natural forests in all of Europe.

A bison stands among fir trees that have been logged, in the Bialowieza Forest, Poland (AP)

By Associated Press Reporters

The opinion published by Advocate General Yves Bot could bring a ruling from the EU’s Court of Justice against Poland’s actions in the Bialowieza Forest a step closer.

According to Mr Bot, the court “should rule that Poland has failed to fulfil its obligations” under the EU’s Natura 2000 directives, which protect natural sites of special importance.