French Office for Biodiversity
The French Office for Biodiversity (OFB; French: "Office français de la biodiversité") is an établissement public à caractère administratif within the Government of France. It is under the control of both the Ministry of the Ecological Transition and Ministry of Agriculture and Food. It conducts research and enforces government policies on wildlife and the environment.

The OFB, located in Vincennes, was established on 1 January 2020 as the new entity succeeding the French Agency for Biodiversity (primarily in charge of national parks and other protected areas) and the National Office for Hunting and Wildlife. It has 2,800 agents (including 1,900 in territorial entities and in the overseas territories). Of these agents, 1,800 are environmental inspectors exercising the police powers of the OFB.
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établissement public à caractère administratif
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Government of France
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Ministry of the Ecological Transition
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Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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Vincennes
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national parks
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French Office for Biodiversity
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1 January 2020
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instance of
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