Timber mafia is busy in tree chopping in Murree and adjacent tehsils while the Department of Forest remain indifferent to the law violations. Timber mafia is fully active in Murree and adjacent localities and chopping the trees while no action is being taken against them. The residents of the city expressed grave concerns over removal of trees from the city by timber mafia. Woods are considered to be essential for environmental beauty and serene atmosphere but cruel timber mafia is busy in chopping the trees. The residents have demanded of the high authorities to take immediate action against the timber mafia.