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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France places 157,000 hectares of forest under stronger protection

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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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