France Sacrifices Its Forest Carbon Sink in New Climate Strategy, Says NGO Canopée

France is about to launch a new climate strategy that could have significant consequences for its forests. According to the environmental group Canopée, the wood harvesting targets in the draft national low-carbon strategy could jeopardize the country's forest carbon sink.

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Canopée has published a report calling for a reduction in wood harvesting targets. The report highlights the crucial role of French forests in the fight against climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. However, current wood harvesting targets could compromise this capacity.