France's trees are dying at an increasing rate due to disrupted seasonal patterns
- Posted on July 10, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France's trees are dying at an increasing rate due to disrupted seasonal patterns
Over the past decade, mortality has increased by around 9% for beech and pedunculate oak, by more than 6% for chestnut and by 5.2% for Scots pine. Repeated departures from typical climate conditions have played a major role in the widespread tree die-off observed across France.
