What is nature restoration? The restoration of nature is a strategy that goes beyond just protecting existing ecosystems; it also aims to repair the damage that has already been inflicted on various natural habitats. According to European bodies, 80% of natural habitats in Europe are currently in ...
For four months, a rich program of about 100 events is planned to raise awareness among the general public about the preservation of these endangered ecosystems. This unique cultural season, called 2021, the polar summer offers you the opportunity to discover the magic, the richness and the chall ...
impact on your vacation destination through regenerative tourism? As the name suggests, this new form of stay aims to "regenerate" or repair damaged ecosystems. A sector that is still very polluting. Despite vacationers' aspirations for more eco-friendly stays, the tourism sector remains one of the ...
y are found, corals provide habitat for a great number of other species and live in symbiosis with plants and animals. Coral reefs create complex marine ecosystems and are among the world's richest environments in terms of biodiversity. The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia, the coral ...
burned, chopped, lumbered, paved and built on so much nature that less than a quarter of the planet's land is still wild. Natural habitats and entire ecosystems have been wiped out for agriculture (which now accounts for 40% of the land on Earth) and other forms of development. At this point, the l ...
sion. That's why it's not allowed to pick up pebbles or even pile them. Even if pebble piles look good to you, be aware that they are not safe for ecosystems. As far as the flora of the coast is concerned, you should know that the Seaside is home to a specific flora that only grows on the coas ...
d to establish a day to celebrate forests. The date of March 21 was proclaimed International Day of Forests to value, celebrate and protect forest ecosystems. Forests are well deserving of a day of awareness around the world, as they provide us with many services, ecologically as well as econo ...
tiles or crustaceans. The great interest of paludariums compared to aquariums is that they allow you to reconstitute more complete and diversified ecosystems than a simple aquarium. Be sure to ask around when you buy to avoid predation problems. Indeed, not all species can coexist peacefully! ...
opical seas... But in fact, there is nothing joyful about the marine Heatwave because this hot spell off our coasts is not without consequences on marine ecosystems. When the sea warms up at depth, the impacts on biodiversity are more serious. Indeed, some species such as posidonia meadows cannot ...
nut fiber) used by gardeners. Where does peat come from? Peat, the lightweight substrate highly appreciated by gardeners, comes from bogs, particular ecosystems found in wetlands. In these humid and acidic environments, mosses called sphagnum grow and decompose very slowly. The gradual decompositio ...
y, to the bottom of crevasses, or to the heart of Normandy, his family region, to make the connection between the global and the local. Our different ecosystems, from tropical forests to temperate forests, coral reefs, mountains, and plains, offer a good overview of the changes at work on our planet ...
cially chocolate lovers! Whether you like chocolate or not, remember above all that insects (which often evoke fear and disgust) are essential for the survival of ecosystems on Earth. Animal and nature lovers too often forget that insects are part of it... 3- They can be of service to science. If m ...
s follow a 25-step course on fauna and flora, with your family or with your class. This walk is punctuated by educational panels giving explanations about ecosystems, animal and plant species, and ways to preserve them. The park has also partnered with a local beekeepers' union to install beehives ...
great diversity of habitats, ranging from rich tropical rainforests of the lowlands to montane rainforests and subalpine forests. This wide range of ecosystems explains why this territory is home to exceptional plant diversity. The local flora includes not only endemic species of Malaysia but also ...
ting plastic or after becoming entangled in debris. For all these reasons, reducing bottled water consumption helps preserve nature and the health of ecosystems. 2- Risks to human health Contrary to what some consumers imagine, spring water and commercial mineral water are not better for health than ...
