Tag: forests
Discovering the heralds of the forests, from Glastonbury to Madeira, via the Vosges
Large format | This summer, “Le Monde” takes you to Europe, in the footsteps of the defenders of trees, on a journey that will make you bathe in the greenery…
In the forests of Hérault, with the “Experts” of fire
Reserved for subscribers REPORTAGE. This cell of investigators analyzes the areas where the fire started to explain its origin, looking for clues, like at a crime scene. Chief warrant officer…
In Iceland, residents challenged to reforest their forests between volcanoes
Reserved for our subscribers Reportage“The Heralds of the Forests” (3/6). While the northern European island has suffered intensive deforestation over the centuries, Icelanders are fighting to replant trees, at the…
two fires ravage pine forests in Gironde
Two fires have already ravaged nearly 1,700 hectares of pines in Gironde on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of 6,000 campers, a situation favored by the heat wave which is raging…
Ain The future of Haut-Bugey forests in danger: a public meeting to talk about it
Walkers, hikers or mountain bikers are often taken aback by the clear cuts that expose vast patches of forest, especially in the Planachat sector, on the heights of Cormaranche. “Foresters…
Jacques Rocher, at the bedside of the forests
He is a traveler with pockets full of large, heart-shaped entada rheedii seeds, which are rumored in Africa to promote dream memory and longevity. These sweet lucky charms, he offers…
Prince Charles calls for the refreshment of old forests
Prince Charles (2020 stock image) is patron of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, which encourages citizens to plant a tree to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee. Chris Jackson / www.imago-images.de…
United States: Joe Biden orders the protection of ancient American forests
On Earth Day, Friday April 22, Joe Biden ordered the protection of ancient forests in the United States, considered crucial in the fight against climate change. His executive order, signed…
Nature is calling: These three forests are worth a detour in spring
Nature is calling These three forests are worth a detour in spring Especially in spring, nature presents itself in all its splendour. © Dmitry Galaganov/Shutterstock.com It is getting warmer and…
Tropical forests cool twice
In addition to providing shade, trees in the tropics act as giant humidifiers, drawing water from the ground and releasing it through their leaves, which helps cool the environment in…
2 million euros cost – protection of forests: measures against bark beetles
The bark beetle is one of the most dangerous pests in forestry. Upper Carinthia, where there are already dangerous situations for settlements or infrastructure, is particularly affected. On 300 hectares…
The Facts – Wolf and Bear: Predators return to forests
A young wolf, which may have walked in from Italy, is currently causing a stir in the Gesäuse area. Lynx, bear, wolf, jackal – the WWF tells us which predators…