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This week, European Greens co-chair and MEP Thomas Waitz took a trip to Poland to visit the Białowieża forest. As an organic farmer, forester, and beekeeper, the issue of biodiversity is central to his political programme, as well as to that of the European Green Party.
Białowieża forest has survived thanks to the previous efforts that have been made by local, national and European civil society to protect it over the ages. We must continue to safeguard it from interests that may seek to destroy this vital area for biodiversity conservation.