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In Bouches-du-Rhône, near Marseille, controversy is mounting as 20 hectares of forest could be destroyed for the construction of 150 luxury villas. Since Monday September 11, activists and residents have occupied the land to prevent the work.
Environmental defenders have just spotted construction trucks in action in Fuveau (Bouches-du-Rhône). They approach the workers and tell them that they do not have authorization. These activists are preventing earthworks from resuming, putting a stop to a construction project. construction of 150 luxury villas. For opponents, this would lead to the destruction of 20 hectares of forest which are home to many protected species.
A project that divides
“We have a very rich environment. It is time for the prefecture to wake up”says Pierre Pantel, ecological engineer. It is the owner of a golf course who is carrying out the subdivision project. Since Monday September 11, around twenty environmental activists, as well as residents, have been based in the field. The Fuveau town hall is also against this project. Opinions are divided among residents. “Too much concrete”complains a local resident.