Lettre de Padrig Montauzier au directeur général de l'UNESCO

Padrig Montauzier
National leader ADSAV!, the Breton People’s Party
BP80337
35203 Rennes Cedex 2


Mr Koichiro Matsuura
Director General,
7, place de Fontenoy
75352 Paris 07 SP

Rennes, 25th June 2007

Dear Mr. Matsuura,


You may not be aware that the French State has authorised the building of a massive waste disposal facility, which may spoil the Brekilien/Brocelande forest of Brittany. Broceliande is a unique and special place, it is not just a collection of trees. The place is well renowned. It is as the focal point of the Arthurian legends and therefore a centre of European culture since the middle age. This is where the Barenton spring is located and where the grave of Merlin is to be found. It is a place that pilgrims and visitors come to see in great numbers. It is one of the most emblematic legacy of Bretons’ distinct heritage, as well as our finest contribution to the World.


The facility will stretch over several hectares of land and will be fifteen meters high. It will be located on the edge of the forest, but considering the holy nature of this place in the minds and hearts of the Breton people, it is to be considered a major threat, as future developments may well spread to the heart of the woods. For this reason, we believe that only a special classification as a World Heritage could guarantee a sustainable protection.


I would be delighted if you would agree to discuss this matter with me.


I am very much looking forward to hearing from you,


Yours sincerely,

Padrig Montauzier
National leader
ADSAV!, The Breton people’s party

Comments

[Kcalb416]

Y'a t-il eu une réponse de la part de l'Unesco ?

Sera t-elle diffusée publiquement, je ne suis pas sûr qu'elle ai beaucoup d'importance par rapport au poid internationnal qu'à la France, mais elle a au moins le mérite de montrer que de sbretons ne se laissent pas faire.

[Sylvain]

En tout cas c'est une bonne initiative, même si personnellement je n'aurai pas autant mis le côté mystique en avant mais plus le côté patrimoine, en tant que forêt bretonne tout simplement.

c'est bien que des gens se battent pour le respect de nos forêts.

[Gwilh]

Il aurait peut être fallu prévoir une traduc pour les non anglophones ;)

On va tenter yahoo traduction lol