"Not One Less"

#11012780

21 Feb 2024

A police helicopter is flying near a hut occupied by individuals known as 'Ecureuils,' who are living in the trees in the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. These 'Ecureuils,' or 'squirrels,' have installed themselves in the trees to block the cutting of the forest for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The area, dubbed 'Crem'Arbre,' is a ZAD, or Zone To Defend, where opponents of the project are trying to prevent construction. Riot police, known as Gendarmes Mobiles, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. Despite the police's efforts over two days, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil.' The Human Rights League (LDH) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre.' The main collective 'La Voie est Libre,' or 'The Way is Free,' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost far less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, without inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012783

21 Feb 2024

Workers from NGE/ATOSCA are working under heavy police protection in the woods of Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre' and individuals referred to as 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Riot police, known as Gendarmes Mobiles, have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying them with food and water. The Gendarmes Mobiles have also cleared the nearby area of opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, has been involved in efforts to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. The Human Rights League (LDH) has provided medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees have been occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012786

21 Feb 2024

A woman is shouting towards riot police, asking them to stop as they try to dislodge 'Ecureuils'. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents of the project have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost much less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is happening in Saix, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012789

21 Feb 2024

Firefighters and policemen are trying to cut branches to remove 'Ecureuils,' who are living in the trees, in the woods in Saix, Tarn Department, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of this project have set up a ZAD, known as 'Crem'Arbre,' and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil.' The LDH (Human Rights League) has come to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre.' The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. All expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields. This is happening in Saix, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012791

21 Feb 2024

Police are currently protecting works by NGE/ATOSCA in the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of this project have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre' and individuals referred to as 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Riot police, known as Gendarmes Mobiles, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are standing guard near the trees to prevent the 'Ecureuils' from receiving food and water supplies from sympathizers. Special police units CNAMO are also working to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of effort, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. The Human Rights League (LDH) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012792

21 Feb 2024

A member of the LDH is discussing with a Lt-Colonel of the Gendarmerie Mobile to provide medical supplies to an 'Ecureuil' living in a tree in the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the project have installed a ZAD, dubbed 'Crem'Arbre,' where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. Despite the police's efforts over two days, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre.' The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost much less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012794

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are standing guard near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. The graffiti reads 'A world without cops'. In the woods on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD, or Zone To Defend, called 'Crem'Arbre', and individuals known as 'Ecureuils' or 'squirrels' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying them with food and water. A special unit of policemen, CNAMO, has also intervened to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of effort by the police, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The LDH, Human Rights League, has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre', or 'The Way is Free', is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost much less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012796

21 Feb 2024

A sympathizer is showing the new armored vehicle, a Centaure, used by the Gendarmerie Mobile (riot police). In the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have installed a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are living in the trees to block their cutting. The Gendarmes Mobiles are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents as a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of the police's efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) is coming to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') wants the construction of the highway to be stopped until all the judicial decisions on the matter are given. All expropriations for farmers have not been cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields are at risk of being destroyed. This is happening in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012798

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are repelling sympathizers of the 'Ecureuils'. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' (Zone To Defend) where 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to prevent the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is happening in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012801

21 Feb 2024

NGE/ATOSCA is working under heavy police protection in the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of this project have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are currently intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying food and water. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is working to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) is present, providing medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012804

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are repelling sympathizers of 'Ecureuils,' who are living in the trees to block their cutting for the A69 highway. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have installed a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre,' and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil.' The LDH (Human Rights League) has come to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre.' The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' wants the construction of the highway to be stopped until all the judicial decisions on the matter are given. All expropriations for farmers have not been cleared. Opponents of this project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012806

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are standing guard near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in Saix, France, on February 21, 2024. A hut occupied by 'Ecureuils' is visible above the police trucks. In the woods of the Tarn Department on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' to defend the area, and 'Ecureuils,' who live in the trees, are actively blocking the cutting of the trees. The Gendarmes Mobiles have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard to prevent sympathizers from supplying food and water to the 'Ecureuils' in the trees. Despite the police's efforts over two days, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil.' The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre.' The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012808

21 Feb 2024

Firefighters and policemen from the CNAMO, a specialized unit, are trying to dislodge an 'Ecureuil' living in a tree. The 'Ecureuil' can be seen standing on a branch to the right of the tree, near the red flag. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents of the project have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and the CNAMO police unit is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost much less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012810

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are standing guard near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of this project have installed a ZAD, dubbed 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to block their cutting. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has come to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free'), wants the construction of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the matter are given. All expropriations for farmers have not been cleared. Opponents of this project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields. This is taking place in Saix, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012813

21 Feb 2024

Firefighters and policemen from the CNAMO, a specialized unit, are trying to dislodge an 'Ecureuil' living in a tree. The 'Ecureuil' can be seen standing on a branch to the right of the tree, near the red flag. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents of the project have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and the CNAMO police unit is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost much less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012815

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are repelling sympathizers of 'Ecureuils', activists living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD to block the cutting of the trees for the A69 highway. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Department, France, on February 21, 2024, opponents of this project have installed a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have also cleared the nearby area of all opponents as a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has come to give medical supplies to 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the highway be stopped until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. All expropriations for farmers have not been settled. Opponents of the project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields.

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