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Toulouse: Action Against The Cutting Of A London Plane Tree

A painted mark indicates that a London plane tree is set to be cut down in a small neighborhood in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. Residents have called upon the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to assist in protecting this tree, which is at least 80 years old. Vincent, a GNSA member, is placing a banner that references a French constitutional law, stating, ''Everybody has the duty to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' The local town hall argues that cutting the tree is simpler as its roots are beginning to damage the concrete. Trees are widely recognized for their ability to combat the urban heat island effect through shade and evapotranspiration. The inhabitants express their fondness for the birdsong in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the increasingly frequent summer heatwaves. They also note that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11204290
Date Taken	2 May 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Alain Pitton/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Alain Pitton/NurPhoto

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