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This documentary addresses the alarming decline of biodiversity in Europe despite past conservation efforts. It challenges the notion that nature should be left to its own devices, presenting evidence that human intervention is often essential for the protection of endangered species. Ecologists argue that thoughtful management of natural resources can lead to better outcomes for wildlife.

One striking example highlighted in the film is the situation in the Chizé forest of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The cessation of tree-cutting in this area has inadvertently harmed snake populations that once thrived there. This documentary invites viewers to reconsider established ideas about conservation and the role humanity plays in preserving the natural world.