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#11354295

23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is standing on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354297

23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is standing on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354299

23 June 2024

A Great Black-Backed Gull is standing on Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is hosting over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also home to a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument and it is also being surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11354303

23 June 2024

An Atlantic Puffin is swimming in the water near Skomer Island, National Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on June 20, 2024. The island, which has the biggest Puffin colony in Southern Britain, is playing host to over 10,000 Puffins, who are coming from April to the end of July to breed. The small island, off the coast of southwest Wales and managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is becoming one of the most important and accessible seabird breeding sites in Europe and is becoming a Mecca for wildlife and bird lovers. As well as the Puffins, the island is also hosting a large breeding seabird population, including Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, and Razorbills, as well as birds of prey including Owls, Kestrels, and Falcons. As a result, Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Much of Skomer is also being designated an Ancient Monument, and it is also surrounded by a Marine Nature Reserve.

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#11204289

2 May 2024

Residents of a small neighborhood in Toulouse are calling on the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to help protect an at least 80-year-old London plane tree from being cut down. Vincent, a member of the GNSA, is placing a banner that cites a French constitutional law stating, ''Everybody has the duty to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' The town hall argues that it is simpler to cut the tree down as its roots are starting to break through 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 listening to birds in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during summer, especially with the increasing number of heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade lowers the temperature by nearly 4?C. This is happening in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024.

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#11204291

2 May 2024

Residents of a small neighborhood in Toulouse are calling on the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to help protect an at least 80-year-old London plane tree from being cut down. Vincent, a member of the GNSA, is placing a banner that cites a French constitutional law stating, ''Everybody has the duty to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' The town hall argues that it is simpler to cut the tree down as its roots are starting to break through 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 listening to birds in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during summer, especially with the increasing number of heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade lowers the temperature by nearly 4?C. This is happening in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024.

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#10920749

18 January 2024

Arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for blocking the cutting of trees near Verfeuil in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting the slogan 'A69 won't be built' and burning a faux Earth. These activists aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, NGE/Atosca continues to cut down trees. Opponents of the highway, including 'La Voie est Libre' and Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. They argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much more cost-effective. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatening over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920753

18 January 2024

A supporter is wearing a shirt with the message ''Face to the A69, another way is possible'' in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As construction on the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, known as ''squirrels,'' are currently on trial at the Toulouse courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the ''squirrels.'' They have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting ''A69 won't be built'' and have burned a fake representation of the Earth. The ''squirrels'' are aiming to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. NGE/Atosca is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been completed. The opposition group ''La Voie est Libre,'' along with Thomas Brail, is calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriation processes for farmers have not been finalized. Critics of the project 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 will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920756

18 January 2024

Arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a mock concrete wall with the message 'A69 won't be built' and burned a fake Earth in demonstration. The 'squirrels' aim to protect the remaining trees not yet destroyed by the public works group NGE/Atosca, who are cutting trees despite unresolved legal procedures. Opponents, including Thomas Brail and the group 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free), are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been settled. They argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway project, with an estimated cost of EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatens over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920760

18 January 2024

A 'squirrel' is speaking in front of supporters near a wall that has been painted with the message 'A69 won't pass' in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As the construction of the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' They have constructed a mock concrete wall where they have painted 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a fake Earth. The 'squirrels' are aiming to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Trees are being cut down by NGE/ATOSCA even though not all legal procedures have been completed. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Critics of the project 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 will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920762

18 January 2024

Supporters are building a symbolic concrete wall near the Courthouse of Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, as the controversial construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues. Four arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. People have gathered to show their support for the 'squirrels.' The sympathizers have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting the message 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a representation of the Earth. The 'squirrels' aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. NGE/ATOSCA is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been resolved. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are calling for the halt of the highway construction until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriation processes for farmers have not been finalized. Critics of the project 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 54 kilometers, and its construction threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920764

18 January 2024

Supporters of the 'squirrels,' a group of arborist-climbers, are constructing a symbolic concrete wall near the Courthouse of Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, as a protest against the ongoing construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The 'squirrels' are currently on trial at the courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Sympathizers have gathered to show their support, creating a mock concrete wall where they are painting the message 'A69 won't be built' and burning a representation of the Earth. They aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, NGE/Atosca continues to cut down trees. The opposition group 'La Voie est Libre,' along with Thomas Brail, is calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that 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 costly. The A69 highway project, estimated at EUR512 million in 2018 euros excluding inflation for 54 kilometers, threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920769

18 January 2024

Arborists, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil as they occupied trees in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters are gathering to back the 'squirrels' who aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal procedures, trees continue to be cut by NGE/ATOSCA. Opponents of the project, including 'La Voie est Libre' and Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. They argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatening over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920770

18 January 2024

Arborists, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil as they occupied trees to protest the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters are gathering to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a fake concrete wall where they are painting 'A69 won't be built' and have set a fake Earth on fire. These activists aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal procedures, NGE/ATOSCA is continuing to cut down trees. Opponents, including 'La Voie est Libre' and Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. They argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway project, with an estimated cost of EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatens over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920772

18 January 2024

A squirrel is holding a newspaper with the headline 'Our house is on fire' in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As construction on the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse for blocking the cutting of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' Sympathizers have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a fake Earth. The 'squirrels' are trying to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Trees are being cut by NGE/ATOSCA even though not all legal procedures have been completed. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents of the project 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 is expected to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920774

18 January 2024

A squirrel is blowing into the torch to extinguish it near a leaflet against the A69 highway in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As the construction of the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial before the courthouse of Toulouse for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' Sympathizers are constructing a fake concrete wall where they are painting 'A69 won't be built' and burning a faux Earth. The 'squirrels' are aiming to protect the last trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Trees are being cut by NGE/ATOSCA even though not all legal procedures have been completed. The group 'La Voie est Libre,' along with opponents and Thomas Brail, are calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents of the project 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 will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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