France's Billion-Tree Programme Halted After Court Strikes Down Funding Decree
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·17 viewsFrance's highest court has struck down a government decree that funded a large-scale tree-planting initiative, citing procedural violations. The ruling found that ministers had failed to consult the public before approving forestry subsidies that affect biodiversity. As a result, financial support for the ambitious plan to plant one billion trees over a decade has been suspended. The government is now required to establish a new legal framework that incorporates public consultation. Future funding, once restructured, is expected to prioritise restoring degraded forests and encouraging the planting of diverse tree species.
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