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After The Legally Binding Rapport Of Michel Forst, Activist Try To Resupply Activists In The 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD

Police are currently providing heavy protection to the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone to Defend) in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which called for the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD, activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Even MPs, including Karen Erodial, have tried unsuccessfully to provide support. The 'Ecureuils', who are occupying the trees to prevent them from being cut down for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, are being closely guarded by the Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) to prevent the delivery of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the area of all opponents, and a special unit of police, CNAMO, is working to remove the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions have been made and issues with the expropriation of farmers' land have been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. They claim that the A69 highway, which is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11041304
Date Taken	1 March 2024
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Photographer	Alain Pitton/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Alain Pitton/NurPhoto

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