Despite the Muğla Governor's statement that "the tree felling has come to an end", the cutting of trees in the Akbelen Forest continued on Monday. As soon as they realized that, environmentalists and villagers rushed to the spot where the cutting of trees was going on to stop it. The gendarmerie tried to prevent them from reaching the area. However, they did not succeed and the protesters managed to stop the tree felling.

Izmir Bar Association President Sefa Yılmaz surveyed the area and condemned the operation which would lead to serious problems for the environment and the ecosystem. "The Izmir Bar Association will continue to protest this slaughter carried out just for the sake of profit."