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In 1857, Napoleon III ordered French towns to drain a swamp and plant pine trees; the result became a 10,000-square-kilometre forest

🌎 1857, Napoleon III Ordered French Towns to Drain

Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: Times of India · 1 min read · · Updated

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Rest of World News: Discover how Napoleon III's vision in 1857 led to the transformation of south-western France into the Forest of Landes, a 10,000-square-kilometre forest that faces modern climate challenges.

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