France announced seven new biological reserves and two expansions, adding 157,000 hectares to its protected forest network. The vast majority lies in French Guiana, a territory of France in South America. The move advances the country's goal of placing 10% of its land under strong protection by 2030, targeting an additional 250,000 hectares total.
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La France classe 157 000 hectares de forêt en réserves biologiques

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Le 9 juin, la France a annoncé la création de sept nouvelles réserves biologiques et l’extension de deux existantes, portant à 157 000 hectares la superficie de forêts nouvellement protégées. La quasi-totalité se trouve en Guyane française, territoire d’outre-mer en Amérique du Sud. L’objectif est de placer 10 % du territoire national sous protection renforcée d’ici 2030.

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