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Forest Department Warns: What to Avoid During the Clean Monday Long Weekend

Published February 20, 2026, 12:15
Forest Department Warns: What to Avoid During the Clean Monday Long Weekend

The Forest Department issued a statement with recommendations to the public ahead of the Clean Monday long weekend, in order to protect forests and the countryside. Lighting fires anywhere in the countryside is prohibited, except in specially designated areas in organized picnic sites. Causing a fire carries severe penalties, and it is recommended to avoid cutting wildflowers and to keep excursion areas clean. Additionally, it warns of pine trees being infested with the pine processionary moth and recommends avoiding contact with the affected trees.