In 2022, France promised 1 billion trees within a decade; four years later, a court...

France's top court invalidated a tree-planting funding decree due to procedural flaws. Ministers failed to consult the public on forestry subsidies impacting biodiversity. This ruling halts financial support for planting one billion trees over ten years. The government must now create a new legal framework with public input. Future funding will focus on restoring damaged forests and promoting diverse tree species.