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France wildlife management and hunting policy tensions

14 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: French hunting federations prepare for September 20 season opening

In July 2026, the French government drafted a revision of the 1986 hunting decree to allow battue hunting of chamois, isard, and mouflon. This included a plan for the Doubs department to harvest up to 330 chamois between

Asian hornet expansion and management

7 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: National Bee Unit locates first Asian hornet nest on Isle of Wight

The invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) continues to expand its presence, threatening biodiversity and honeybee populations. In France, beekeepers have reported a two- to three-fold increase in identified colonies, a

Global illegal waste dumping challenges

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Illegal waste dumping poses environmental risks in France

Illegal waste dumping remains a significant environmental and social challenge in France, Algeria, and Guinea. In France, the issue is widespread, with ADEME reporting over 100,000 affected sites. These unregulated ‘wil

France agricultural emergency law controversy

6 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: La France insoumise challenges pesticide exemptions in French law

In late July 2026, the French Parliament passed the “Loi Duplomb 2.0”, a 78-article emergency measure designed to protect agricultural sovereignty. The law re-authorises two pesticides—acetamiprid for hazelnuts and flupy