"Saix"

#12372258

16 May 2025

In Saix, France, on May 15, 2025, at the A69 construction site, Atosca attempts ecological compensation by transforming meadows into a wetland. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and requests the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opposes the project and wants the highway construction to stop until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12372278

16 May 2025

The construction site of the A69 near Saix, Tarn, is far from complete. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims that all levelling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the levelling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues, such as water evacuation and species protection, affect the work. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), which opposes the project, wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Not all expropriations for farmers are resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the planned 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. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12372285

16 May 2025

A construction site for the A69 in Saix is located on what used to be a protected area for water and birds. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and requests the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opposes the project and wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not yet resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would suffice for the planned 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. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields face destruction. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372269

16 May 2025

An unfinished bridge stands on the A69 construction site near Saix, Tarn. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the Court's decision. Atosca claims that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opposes the project and wants the construction to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not yet resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would suffice for the planned 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. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields face destruction. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#11204290

2 May 2024

A painted mark indicates that a London plane tree is set to be cut down in a small neighborhood in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. Residents have called upon the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to assist in protecting this tree, which is at least 80 years old. Vincent, a GNSA member, is placing a banner that references a French constitutional law, stating, ''Everybody has the duty to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' The local town hall argues that cutting the tree is simpler as its roots are beginning to damage 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 the birdsong in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the increasingly frequent summer heatwaves. They also note that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C.

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#11204292

2 May 2024

Vincent is climbing a tree wearing a vest with the logo of the NGO GNSA in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. Residents of a small neighborhood have called upon the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to assist in protecting an at least 80-year-old London plane tree from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is placing a banner that highlights a French constitutional law stating, ''Everybody has the duty to do their part to the preservation and the 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 known to be effective in combating the urban heat island effect through their shade and evapotranspiration. The inhabitants express their appreciation for the birdsong in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the summer and its increasingly frequent heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C.

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#11204293

2 May 2024

Vincent is placing a banner in the London plane tree in a small neighborhood in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. The residents have sought assistance from the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to protect this tree, which is at least 80 years old, from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is hanging 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 known to be effective in combating the urban heat island effect through their 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 the summer and its increasingly frequent heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C.

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#11204294

2 May 2024

Vincent is placing a banner in the London plane tree in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. The banner proclaims the constitutional law: ''Everybody has the duty to do their part for the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' Residents of a small neighborhood in Toulouse have enlisted the help of the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to protect this London plane, which is at least 80 years old, from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is hanging a banner to remind everyone of the French constitutional law. 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 known to combat the urban heat island effect with their shade and evapotranspiration. The locals express their fondness for hearing birds in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the summer and its increasingly frequent heatwaves. They also note that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C.

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#11204295

2 May 2024

Vincent is placing a banner on the London plane tree in a small neighborhood in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. The residents have sought assistance from the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to protect this tree, which is at least 80 years old, from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is hanging 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 damage the concrete. Trees are known to combat the urban heat island effect through their shade and evapotranspiration. The locals express their fondness for the birdsong in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the increasingly frequent summer heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C.

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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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