In this study, the pıos and cons of forest crimes have been discussed in ternıs of the general theory of crinıinal lavv. As an introduction, the definition of forest crimes is discussed. In the first part, general franıes and historical developnıent of forest crimes are sunımarized. In the second part, forest crimes are dassified in terms of prominent features. Thirdly, the criminal and the legal interest of protection are held. In the fourth chapter, the main pillars of forest crimes are mentioned. In the fifth part, the reason for inerement and decrement of the penalty for guilty are argued. In the end, the criminal attempt is discussed.