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#11096586

25 March 2024

Reva and Tapir, two of the 'Ecureuils', are holding a press conference. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD (Zone To Defend) are climbing down as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming to welcome the 'Ecureuils' on the ground. Riot police are present but only to avoid public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. In Saix, Tarn, France, 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 block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions are given. All expropriations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will 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 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. The event is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024.

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#11096587

25 March 2024

Reva is climbing down from Majo, a plane tree he has occupied for 37 days. After spending 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') who have been living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD (Zone To Defend) are descending as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should not be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming to welcome the 'Ecureuils' on the ground. Riot police are present but only to avoid public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. In Saix, Tarn, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') is demanding that the highway construction be halted until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents of this 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. In Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024.

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#11096588

25 March 2024

People are applauding the 'Ecureuils' who lived in the trees for 37 days to block their illegal cutting for the planned A69 highway. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD (Zone To Defend) are climbing down as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming to welcome the 'Ecureuils' on the ground. Riot police are present but only to avoid public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. In Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024, opponents have installed a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions are given. All expropriations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will 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 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#11096590

25 March 2024

Activists from a ZAD (Zone to Defend) are running in the Crem'Arbre to welcome the 'Ecureuils' who are climbing down from the trees they have been living in for 37 days. After spending 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are descending as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should not be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are gathering to welcome the 'Ecureuils' on the ground. Riot police are present but only to prevent public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have established a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre' where 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') is demanding that the highway construction be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents of this project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost significantly less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The date is March 24, 2024.

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#11096569

25 March 2024

An activist from a ZAD (Zone to Defend) is standing on a cut tree in the Crem'Arbre woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (squirrels), who had been living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD to prevent them from being cut down, descended as the French Justice ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. Supporters, members of LVEL, gathered to welcome the 'Ecureuils' back to the ground. Riot police were present to prevent public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees had been surrounded by police for over a month. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up the Crem'Arbre ZAD and have been living in the trees to block the cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers 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. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11096571

25 March 2024

Riot police are gesturing towards 'zadistes', ZAD activists (ZAD stands for Zone To Protect), in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels'), who have been living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD (Zone To Defend), are climbing down as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming to welcome the Ecureuils on the ground. Riot police are present but only to avoid public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. 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 block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions are given. All expropriations for farmers aren't 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 53 kilometers, and more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#11013053

21 February 2024

Buddhist monks are spinning the ''Mane'' prayer wheels around the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 21, 2024.

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#10788361

16 November 2023

Reva, one of the three 'ecureuils'in the oak he occupies to block the building of the A69 highway. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788364

16 November 2023

Reva, one of the three 'ecureuils'in the oak he occupies to block the building of the A69 highway. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788366

16 November 2023

Reva, one of the three 'ecureuils' (ie 'squirrels') speaks to supporters. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788378

16 November 2023

Reva, one of the three 'ecureuils' in the oak he occupies to block the building of the A69 highway.Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788370

16 November 2023

MP Karen Erodi speaks with Reva, one of the three 'Ecureuils' occupying trees to block the building of the A69 highway. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788354

16 November 2023

A view from the countryside of a construction site of the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788356

16 November 2023

Protesters walk in the countryside from Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest'. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788358

16 November 2023

Protesters walk in the countryside from Cuq-Toulza to the place occupied by 'Ecureuils' standing in oaks to block the building of the A69 highway. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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#10788362

16 November 2023

A woman holds a sheet near an oak occupied by a 'Ecureuil'. The sheet reads 'Thanks to Squirrels'. Opponents to the decried A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres organized a march from the village of Cuq-Toulza to the 'Sherwood forest' to support the three 'ecureuils' in the oaks still standing. In the woods near Cuq-Toulza in the Tarn Departement, three people ('Ecureuils' ie 'squirrels') climbed on oaks to block their cutting for the building site of the A69, in the woods nicknamed by opponenets the 'Sherwood forest'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free') want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Cuq-Toulza. Tarn. France. November 12h 2023.

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