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#12685096

28 August 2025

'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 54 kilometers.

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#12685097

28 August 2025

'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025.

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#12685106

28 August 2025

'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025.

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#12685141

28 August 2025

The four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') occupy the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, on August 28, 2025, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 54 kilometers.

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#12685144

28 August 2025

An encampment of 'Ecureuils' occupies a plane tree to be cut in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine (Haute-Garonne) to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) and Castres (Tarn). They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 54 kilometers.

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#12685145

28 August 2025

A policewoman observes 'Ecureuils' setting up their encampment in the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly states that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 costs EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. This takes place in Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025.

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#12685146

28 August 2025

One of the 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') speaks to another in the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 54 kilometers. This takes place in Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025.

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#12685147

28 August 2025

In Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025, a member of the GNSA observes 'Ecureuils' setting up their encampment in the plane trees scheduled for cutting. Since 3 a.m., four 'Ecureuils' (or 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching,' founded by activist and arborist-climber Thomas Brail) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to prevent their cutting for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner referencing Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going to trial over these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly states that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (or 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the highway construction to stop until all judicial decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that reprofiling the N126 will suffice 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.

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#12685148

28 August 2025

'Ecureuils' place the banner 'Art. 2 of the constitutional law' between two plane trees in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. It reads 'Everyone must take part in the protection of the environment'. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine (Haute-Garonne) to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) and Castres (Tarn). They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. 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 54 kilometers.

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#12545898

11 July 2025

A sign on the RD20 warns of the narrowing of the RD20 near the school. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closing of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted onto the RD20, but in a week, two accidents take place. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20.

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#12545899

11 July 2025

A heavy truck is on the RD20 in Verfeil. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20 in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025.

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#12545900

11 July 2025

A policewoman observes the traffic on the RD20 in Verfeil, France, on July 11, 2025. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the A69 highway construction. The RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20, which is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 is already cut off, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20, but two accidents occur within a week. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on the narrow RD20.

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#12545901

11 July 2025

Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, which is in front of a future school and is a narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. In one week, two accidents occur on the RD20, causing parents to fear for the safety of their children and passersby. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on the RD20.

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#12545902

11 July 2025

A truck folds a security pole with a figure during the gathering. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, on the road RD20 to protest against the closing of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the normal road, the RN126, is closed, and the traffic is diverted to the road RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents take place. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20.

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#12545903

11 July 2025

Two heavy trucks pass each other on the RD20 in Verfeil, France, on July 11, 2025. The figure reads 'Rico, 18yo, July 2025'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20.

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#12545904

11 July 2025

A policewoman slows down a heavy truck on the RD20 in Vefeil, France, on July 11, 2025. The figure reads 'Marie, 52 years old, 3 children'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Vefeil on the RD20 to protest against the 6 to 9-month closure of the RN126 for the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20.

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