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What is a forest garden?

Forest gardens, or garden forests, are ecosystems based on a permaculture approach to food production. They thrive on the synergies achieved by the diversity of species planted.

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forest garden - edible forest - food forest - agroforestry - permaculture - ecosystem - self-sufficiency

Restoring mangrove ecosystems for the people of Sumatra

On Sumatra island (Indonesia), the restoration of mangroves initiated in the summer of 2021 continues to secure the development of long-term income-generating activities.

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Indonesia - mangrove - aquaculture - batik - ecotourism

The Global Forest Summit: an annual meeting to monitor commitments to forests

After a first edition in 2021, the Global Forest Summit will be held on March 24. Co-organized by Reforest'Action and the Open Diplomacy Institute, and with a ten-year ambition, it will bring together all stakeholders to monitor the main global forest trends by 2030 and encourage action.

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GFS - forest - déforestation - Restoration - Sustainable management of forests

International Water Day: paying tribute to a major ally of forests

22 March is World Water Day. This global celebration was set up by the United Nations in 1993 to highlight the importance of fresh water for all living things and the need to make it accessible to all.

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forest - International Water Day - Water

Bocage hedges are vegetal fences

All you need to know about hedgerows: definition, composition, regulations and cost

The hedgerows began to disappear from the French farming landscape in the 1970s. This was a time when many farmers were forced to increase yields if their holdings were to survive. We have since become aware of how important and useful hedgerows are on many levels, and they are now starting to reappear in our countryside.

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hedgerows - rustic hedges - living hedges - hedges - riparian hedgerows - how to plant - maintenance - plant fences - banks - ditches - herbaceous layer - shrub layer - tree layer

Planting a tree requires several prerequisites

When and how to plant a tree

Planting a tree should not be a matter of guesswork. Here is an overview of techniques and tips on how to go about it.

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planting - tree - shrubs - planting techniques - planting period - planting distance - how to plant

Déforestation importée

What is the impact of EU consumption on global deforestation?

Today, France and the EU act on products sold in Europe that contribute to global deforestation. Why is this a major issue for both the environment and biodiversity?

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forest - déforestation - Europe - régulations

Planting trees in agroforestry

What is agroforestry?

Agroforestry is a farming method that combines trees, crops and sometimes livestock. It is an age-old practice that preserves the ecological properties of the land while improving crop yields.

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agroforestery - biodiversity - agriculture - trees - Forest

World NGO day

Reforest'Action celebrates World NGO Day!

February 27th is World NGO Day, an opportunity for Reforest'Action to celebrate the partners who support its mission to restore, create and preserve forests throughout the world.

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NGO - organisation - forest - international

Stéphane Hallaire shaking hands with HRH the Prince of Wales in the presence of Marc Palahi from EFI

Stéphane Hallaire, appointed Living Labs Coordinator for the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance

In November 2021, Stéphane Hallaire, President of Reforest'Action, was appointed Living Labs Coordinator for the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance. This is a recognition of the work Reforest'Action has been doing on forest restoration for over 10 years.

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Forest Restoration - Bioeconomy - forest - CBA