Old trees damaged by placards

Recently somebody decided to advertise the Malta Trade Fair at Ta' Qali by illegally nailing placards/notices to the trunks of six mature pine (Pinus Halipensis) trees sited on the main road to Rabat just before the turning leading to the event's Ta' Qali venue - three trees on the road from Rabat to Ta' Qali and another three from Attard to Ta' Qali.

Immediately we were advised of this sad occurrence we ordered our personnel to remove these notices, which we now hold at Wied Inċita.

The damage to these old trees is very significant given that the nail holes will make these already stressed trees very susceptible to disease and insect entry - a possible fatal condition which would unfortunately only become obvious in a couple of years' time. We would like to bring to general notice the fact that while condemning what essentially is a vandalistic act by irresponsible people, ELC has instructed its lawyers to pursue all possible avenues not only to bring the offenders to justice, but also to hold them responsible for present and future damages.