conservation articles Tag

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

ocess consists in placing the plant in a closed room by maintaining a temperature of 25°C and a hydrometry of 85, which allows the flowers to bloom. Its conservation is ensured by the addition of a special powder called 'Chrystal'. Mandelieu-La Napoule has been organizing the Mimosa Festival sin ...

20
Feb
2007

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: an animal photography contest

onal photo contest, this event highlights wildlife and aims to convey the beauty of the animal world in order to raise public awareness about species conservation. 4- The photos of the winners are displayed in London. The award-winning photographs from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competiti ...

08
Nov
2013

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

Taiwan and the mainland. The military administration of Kinmen was lifted in 1992, marking the island's tourism debut. In recent years, government conservation efforts and greater environmental awareness among islanders have helped Kinmen's bird populations grow steadily in number and species. Ki ...

23
June
2022

Coloquintes: conservation tips and decoration ideas

When to pick them? The word coloquint refers to several species of plants in the Cucurbitaceae family whose fruits, which are inedible, are generally used as decorative elements. If you have planted coloquintes in your garden and want to keep them for several fall and winter months without them ...

12
Oct
2022

Emmental de Savoie: 6 things to know about this cheese.

tion of Savoie Emmental cheese is attested on our territory since the beginning of the 19th century. The making of this cheese allows for the use and conservation of surplus milk produced by cows in the spring. Initially grouped into associations, producers decided to entrust the production of this ...

24
May
2023

Nature Mission: Understanding the biodiversity lottery in 5 questions.

s at Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy. • Protection of bats in the Siagne gorges in the PACA region. • Preservation of the Lamentin mangrove in Martinique. • Conservation of marine turtles in Carbet, Martinique. • Creation of a biodiversity sanctuary in Vitry-sur-Seine in Île-d ...

23
Oct
2023

Environment: Understanding Nature Restoration in 5 Questions

nflicted on various natural habitats. According to European bodies, 80% of natural habitats in Europe are currently in a poor or inadequate state of conservation due to urbanization, pollution, or intensive land use. The goal is to repair the degradation affecting the most fragile ecosystems such ...

21
Nov
2023

The Animals of Light: a unique light show in Brittany

More than a year after its opening and thanks to the support of over 200,000 visitors, the park is already supporting six associations working for the conservation of the binturong (or bearcat), Sri Lankan panthers, lemurs, red pandas, large African felines, and Lafresnaye's macaw. Until January 7, ...

05
Dec
2023

Spring: eco-friendly laundry and household cleaning products

Ecolabel. This environmentally and health-conscious brand goes even further by improving the specifications of this label in two key areas: resource conservation and the absence of controversial components. To ensure the safety of its products for its customers, it has eliminated allergens, preserv ...

19
Dec
2023

Garden: When to Trim Hedges for the Birds?

French territory between the 1st of April and the 31st of July. Offenders face a penalty of up to 3 years in prison and a 500 € fine for “harm to the conservation of non-domestic animal species and destruction of their habitat”. Their support from the CAP may also be reduced in case of infring ...

18
Mar
2024

Xeriscaping or the trend of waterless gardening

irrigation. In gardens where irrigation is not completely excluded, xeriscaping favors drip systems and methods that allow for maximum water resource conservation. 4- Select the plants best suited to the terrain. The selection of species used must take into account the degree of sunlight, wind expo ...

18
Sep
2024