France creates aid for timber owners hit by pine nematode freeze in southwest forests

France has created a financial aid scheme for owners of timber that was cut and then frozen in forests in the Landes and Pyrénées-Atlantiques because of efforts to stop the pine wood nematode. The aid, set out in decree no. 2026-1019 of 2 November 2026, covers losses on wood cut from 5 November 2025 and bought by 4 November 2025. Applications can be filed until 15 December 2026, and payments depend on available funds.

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