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March 11, 2026

The Urban Planning General Plan (PUG) of Florești is being updated.
That commune which is already part of Cluj and where we practically live while living in Cluj.
An appropriate evaluation has been made for this updated PUG of Florești, which expands the built-up area by about 6000 ha !!!... up to the edge of the forests (read as attached to) Făget and Hoia, over Valea Gârbăului for example, entirely, from hill to hill.

And from the Urban Planning Certificate and the Environmental Agreement, we found out that the 'authorities' don't care about anything green, they don't care about the impact on forests, meadows, streams included in urban areas.
They don't care about Hoia, about the fluffy oak reservation.
They don't care about the still unprotected forest in the north of Floresti.
They don't care about the protected habitats of Faget in the south of Floresti, on Valea Garbaului, those left outside the protection limits of ROSCI Fagetul Clujului - Valea Morii. For which we requested the designation of the Faget Sud - Colonia Faget area.
They 'decided' with a stroke of a pen that there is no significant impact from expanding with thousands of hectares of concrete over these green areas now.
Everything is fine, the impact can only come from climate change, not from urbanism with concrete without sewage, and anyway, climate change is not happening around here.

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March 9, 2026

They are being cut in Hoia.
They are being cut in Făget.
What can we do to stop them?
We can speak up!

I wrote to the Ministry of Environment - Romania and to the Prefect Institution - Cluj County a letter in which I ask them directly, based on the existing laws in this country....:- if it is legal to cut in Hoia and Făget based on a forest management plan that does not have an environmental permit and, as it appears from my searches, nor a ministerial order.
- where is the environmental permit, where is the ministerial order if they exist. And, especially, I asked the minister to intervene if she discovers, like me, like us, that something is wrong and rotten in Romsilva and OS Cluj.

Monitorizarea speciilor
February 21, 2026

Illegal logging is taking place in the protected area Natura 2000 site ROSCI0074 Făgetul Clujului - Valea Morii and in the strict protection reserve Făgetul Clujului.
Under the eyes of the authorities.
In the protected area absurdly introduced into the urban area of Cluj Napoca since 2014...

According to Government Emergency Ordinance 57/2007 still unmodified, these logging activities, taking place in habitats of community interest 91E0*, are criminal offenses.
Article 52(1) The following acts constitute offenses and are punishable by imprisonment from 3 months to one year or by fine: c) failure to comply with the provisions of Article 28 paragraphs (1) and (1^1);
Article 28 prohibits any intervention that may damage protected habitats - see the picture.
The Cluj Environmental Guard confirmed this and sent me a response that they have notified the criminal investigation authorities.
Now we wait for justice to be served...

Voluntari în acțiune
February 6, 2026

Illegal logging is taking place in the protected area Natura 2000 site ROSCI0074 Făgetul Clujului - Valea Morii and in the strict protection reserve Făgetul Clujului.
In the protected area absurdly introduced into the urban area of Cluj Napoca since 2014... because here, in Cluj, #urbanism with #mafia and #corruption
This disaster is happening before the authorities' eyes.

They are slow to enforce the law, but they are moving urgently to illegally modify protection.
We need as many reports as possible and we need to awaken consciences if you want our children to still have nature, forests, shade, water in years to come...
We need to take a closer look at the context of the proposed amendments to OUG 57/2007 by the Ministry of Environment, both in terms of outrage and the signatures on the petition in the comments.
Please, do not turn a blind eye to this ecocide...

Ceața în pădure
December 23, 2025

The Ciurila PUG was canceled in the first instance.
And suspended until the final decision. #SOSCiurila #sosfaget

The Ciurila PUG (legally represented by HCL 48/2023) is that act that would destroy (it has already begun to destroy) the southern part of Făget, as for the northern part of the lung forest, PUG Cluj Napoca takes care of it.
And the social housing PUZ in Sălicea was also canceled (HCL Ciurila 8/2023), those that were necessary just like the civic park, before sewage and before the water network for the Ciurila villages that are still in the Middle Ages: Pruniș, Săliște, Pădureni. #lackofutilities
I really hope that this victory of civil society will lead authorities to understand the need for responsibility towards nature. And towards the people of the villages, not just towards real estate friends. #urbanism with #mafia and #corruption
I really hope that Cluj authorities will stop the devastating urban planning acts for nature marked as #ruralfine and 5 stars without environmental assessment... without asking any questions, without caring about what remains of nature after them... for our children.

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November 23, 2025

Public debate:
On Monday there will be a debate, after a high demand from citizens, because otherwise no one bothered, on the PUZ of a project ATTACHED to the protected area.
The subject of the PUZ is an academic campus. Montessori Kindergarten.
At Feleacu City Hall, at 10:30 AM.

Let's see how these debates take place in rural areas. Please.
They are just as important as those of the city.
And such projects affect the lives of all residents of Cluj.
This huge project is planned at the edge of Făget, in an area that is currently outside urban limits and is surrounded by areas with temporary construction bans.
But. The Cluj administrations do not deny themselves. #urbanism with #mafia and #corruption
#apmcluj ANMAP Cluj and #clujcounty council and the City Halls of metropolitan communes with included protected Făget areas are churning out
- Urban plans, expansion plans extending into and beyond the protected area ROSCI0074 - Făgetul Clujului Valea - over pasture areas, over areas with medium and high risk of landslides.
- decisions on classification stages without environmental assessment in areas where all Romanian and European laws require not only environmental assessment but also adequate assessment (SEA - strategic evaluation assessment) which is more detailed, takes into account biodiversity, and has a longer-term, more integrated, more profound impact...

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September 10, 2023

Honorable citizens of Cluj you are invited to a public consultation.
Until Sunday. 10.11.2025
On updating the Integrated Urban Development Strategy with a project in Ciurila, Sălicea, over the hill near the entrance to the protected Făget.
#urbanism or #ruralfine with #mafia and #corruption

In other words, you are asked if you agree for Cluj Napoca City Hall to make a move and take out the chestnut from European ''bureaucratic'' checks so that UAT Ciurila receives 5 million euros from European funds to build a concrete park over a rare and protected habitat lake.
In other words, to clean up and sanitize the swamp where species from Quaternary still survive deep down.... #fagetjournal
What do you say? Do you still care?

Why Protect Făget?

Essential Reasons for Preserving this Unique Ecosystem

Biodiversity

Shelters hundreds of plant and animal species, some of them protected at the European level.

Clean air and stable hills

Functions as a huge natural filter, providing the necessary oxygen for the entire Cluj region. Acts as a barrier against landslides.

Local heritage

The forest is part of our cultural identity, being a place for recreation and historical connection.

Climate Regulation

Reduces the urban heat island effect and maintains a balanced microclimate.

Education

A natural laboratory where children and adults can learn about respect for nature.

Mental Health

The peace and beauty of the forest are the best remedy against daily agitation.

How can you help

Four simple steps to make a real difference

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Join our petition to declare Făgetul Sud - Colonia Făget as a strictly protected area, Natura2000 site, in the continuation of Făgetul Clujului - Valea Morii.

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Community Stories

The Voice of those who love and protect Făget

"The forest is where I spent my childhood. Seeing the community mobilizing to protect it gives me hope that my grandchildren will also enjoy it."

Ioana R. Local resident

"As a biologist, I can say that the biodiversity in the forest is unique. Saving each hectare means the survival of species that would otherwise disappear."

Anna S. Researcher

"I joined the #jurnaldefaget volunteers a year ago. It's incredible how much we can achieve when we come together for a noble cause."

Andrei L. Active Volunteer

"This forest is not just a green space, it is our living heritage. Protecting it is our moral duty towards the future."

Maria S. Teacher