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17 November 2025
On November 16, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, Metro Line 1 fully reopens as part of the modernization of the Metro system. The line, which runs from Pantitlan to Observatorio stations, undergoes more than three years of renovations. According to Adrian Rubalcava, director of the Metro system, Line 1 has 39 trains, allowing for a 40-minute journey and serving 850,000 passengers daily.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182751
27 April 2024
Georges Feterman, president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S., is holding the label 'Outstanding tree'. It states that on April 26, 2024, A.R.B.R.E.S. is awarding the label 'France's Outstanding tree' to the London plane nicknamed 'Majo' at La Cremade in Saix, Tarn. Feterman is visiting the Crem'Arbres to present the prestigious 'Outstanding tree of the year' label to 'Majo', a London plane. This tree, along with others, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if the 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) had not occupied the trees for 39 days. Following a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice system ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. Supporters, sympathizers, and LVEL members are attending the event to witness the awarding of the 'Outstanding tree of the year' label. In Saix, Tarn, on the proposed A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have established a ZAD, known as 'Crem'Arbre' (Zone To Defend), and 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) have been living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. 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. Those opposed to 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 53 kilometers, resulting in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. In Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182752
27 April 2024
Thomas Brail, president of the GNSA, is filming 'Majo' the London plane, which has received the coveted label 'Outstanding Tree'. Georges Feterman, president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is in Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024, to present the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane. This tree, along with others, would have been illegally cut by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) had not occupied the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, French Justice ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees must not be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are attending the gathering to witness the awarding of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. Opponents have set up a ZAD, or 'Zone To Defend', called 'Crem'Arbre' on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, and 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) have lived in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. 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 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182753
27 April 2024
Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is currently visiting the Crem'Arbre to award the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane tree. This event is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024. The London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut by NGE/Atosca if the 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) had not occupied the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege, the French Justice has ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. Supporters, including members of LVEL, are gathering to celebrate the awarding of the label. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD (Zone To Defend) at the site, named 'Crem'Arbre', and are calling for the project to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. They 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182754
27 April 2024
The remains of 'Espoir' ('Hope'), an oak tree that was illegally cut by NGE, are lying in the Crem'Arbres. 'Espoir' had also been occupied by 'Ecureuils' until the police dislodged them. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is visiting the Crem'Arbres to present the coveted label of 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' to 'Majo', a London plane. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut by NGE/Atosca if the 'Ecureuils' hadn't stayed in the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are gathering for the presentation of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre' to live in the trees and block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been settled. Opponents of this project argue that reprofiling 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields. The date is April 26, 2024.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182755
27 April 2024
Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is presenting the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane tree, in Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024. Activists, known as 'Ecureuils' or 'squirrels', are currently living in the trees to prevent them from being illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca. They have been in the trees for 39 days, leading to a police siege of the area called 'Crem'Arbres'. The French Justice has ruled that the Crem'Arbres must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. Members of the local community, sympathizers, and LVEL members are attending the event to celebrate the awarding of the label. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up a ZAD, or 'Zone To Defend', at 'Crem'Arbres' to block the construction. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre', or 'The Way is Free', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Critics 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182756
27 April 2024
An 'Ecureuil' (squirrel) is still living in 'Majo', the London plane tree that has been awarded the title 'Outstanding Tree of the Year'. A man has hung a banner that reads 'Zone To Defend'. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is visiting the Crem'Arbres to present the prestigious 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane tree. This tree, along with others, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) had not occupied the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice has ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut down until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are gathering for the ceremony to award the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the proposed A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD (Zone To Defend) called 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) have been living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. 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 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The date is April 26, 2024.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182757
27 April 2024
People are standing during the presentation of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label near 'Majo', a London plane. From right to left, activists are holding fake tombstones for the trees ('Hope' and 'Witch') that were illegally cut by NGE. Georges Feterman from A.R.B.R.E.S., Manon from the GNSA, and a member of LVEL are present. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S., is at the Crem'Arbres to award the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) hadn't stayed in the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming together for the awarding of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have installed a ZAD, dubbed 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' have lived in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway construction 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 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, destroying more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182758
27 April 2024
An 'Ecureuil' is climbing in 'Majo', a London plane that has been awarded the title 'Outstanding Tree of the Year'. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is visiting the Crem'Arbres to present the prestigious label to 'Majo'. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if the 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') had not occupied the trees for 39 days. Following a 39-day police siege at the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice has ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are attending the ceremony to celebrate the awarding of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' (meaning 'Zone To Defend'), and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') have been 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. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that the reprofiling of 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. In Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
#11182766
27 April 2024
People are standing during the presentation of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label near 'Majo', a London plane. From right to left, activists are holding fake tombstones for the trees ('Hope' and 'Witch') that were illegally cut by NGE. Georges Feterman from A.R.B.R.E.S., Manon from the GNSA, and a member of LVEL are present. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S., is at the Crem'Arbres to award the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) hadn't stayed in the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming together for the awarding of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have installed a ZAD, dubbed 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' have lived in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway construction 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 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, destroying more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
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27 April 2024
An activist is holding a fake tombstone for 'Sorciere' (meaning 'witch'), an oak tree that was illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is attending the Crem'Arbres event to award the prestigious title of 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' to 'Majo', a London plane tree. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') had not occupied the trees for 39 days. Following a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice system acknowledged that the Crem'Arbre area must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. Supporters, sympathizers, and members of LVEL are gathering for the ceremony to present the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' award. In Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD, known as 'Crem'Arbre' (meaning 'Zone To Defend'), and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') have been 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. The expropriations for farmers have not 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
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27 April 2024
Georges Feterman, president of A.R.B.R.E.S. (right), is holding the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label for 'Majo', alongside Manon from the GNSA (center) and a member of LVEL (left). The president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S. has come to Crem'Arbres to present the prestigious label to 'Majo', a London plane tree. This tree, along with others, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if the 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') had not occupied the trees for 39 days. Following a 39-day police siege at Crem'Arbres, the French Justice system ruled that Crem'Arbres must be protected and the trees should not be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are attending the event to witness the awarding of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the proposed A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbres' (ZAD: Zone To Defend), and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') have been living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. 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 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The event is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
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27 April 2024
An activist is placing false tombstones with the names 'Espoir' ('Hope') and 'Sorciere' ('Witch') on the trunk of Majo near the label 'Outstanding Tree'. 'Espoir' and 'Sorciere', which are oak trees, were illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is attending the Crem'Arbres event to award the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') had not occupied the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, 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 for the awarding of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26th, 2024, opponents have established a ZAD, known as 'Crem'Arbre' ('Zone To Defend'), and 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') have been living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. 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 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
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27 April 2024
An 'Ecureuil' ('squirrel') is climbing on 'Majo', the London plane, which has been labeled 'Outstanding Tree of the Year'. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is visiting the Crem'Arbres to present the coveted label of 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' to 'Majo', a London plane. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') had not stayed in the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees must remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are gathering for the presentation of the 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre' (i.e., ZAD: Zone To Defend) and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') is demanding that the highway construction be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are finalized. 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 far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields are at risk of destruction. The event is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
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27 April 2024
A young boy is filming 'Majo', the London plane named 'Outstanding Tree of the Year', with a sticker that reads 'No to the A69' on his smartphone. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is visiting the Crem'Arbres to award the coveted label of 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' to 'Majo', a London plane. This tree, along with others, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') had not occupied the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are gathering for the award ceremony. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' (meaning 'Zone To Defend') and 'Ecureuils' have been 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. 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 much less. 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. The event is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024.
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A69 Highway : 'Majo' Of The Crem'arbres ZAD Receives The Label 'Outstanding Tree Of The Year'
27 April 2024
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27 April 2024
A man is showing a drawing of 'Majo', the London plane which has been named 'Outstanding Tree of the Year'. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is visiting the Crem'Arbres to present the prestigious 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' label to 'Majo', a London plane. This tree, along with others, would have been illegally cut down by NGE/Atosca if the 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') had not occupied the trees for 39 days. Following a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice system ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are attending the event to celebrate the awarding of the label 'Outstanding Tree of the Year'. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the proposed A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' (meaning 'Zone To Defend'), and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') have been 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. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Those opposing the project 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 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The photo was taken in Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024.
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