The Faculty for Social Wellbeing joins the chorus of condemnation at the attempt to uproot Ficus trees next to the Rotunda Basilica in Mosta.

The Faculty cannot fathom the relentless destruction of the environment, or how on earth this serves the public interest of this and future generations. We have a collective responsibility to respect and protect the environment and all wildlife for their sake and the sake of the planet.

We call upon the Local Council, ERA, the Ministry responsible for the Environment and Planning and any other authorities to do their job and protect what is collectively ours by right.

We must not stand by passively as we see the little remaining urban greenery being literally chopped down and replaced with concrete. This has to stop. The Mental Wellbeing of the community is dependent on the environment and this is once again being seriously jeopardised.

This above notice has been provided by the Dean of Faculty for Social Wellbeing, Prof. Andrew Azzopardi.