The Association “Terres des Baux, d’hier à aujourd’hui” (Terres des Baux, from yesterday to today) is offering a new lecture: “The living fabric of the Alpilles”. Lecture given by Jean-Michel Pirastru, biodiversity officer at the Alpilles Regional Nature Park.
Landscape ecology is a discipline particularly suited to understanding the riches and challenges of a territory. The density of canals and hedgerows in the Alpilles contributes greatly to the ecological uniqueness of the Alpilles. With agricultural land heavily intertwined with natural areas (and vice versa), the mosaic of environments forms a fascinating patchwork. More than anywhere else, the idea of a “living fabric” and ecological network makes sense. Based on examples of species and environments linked to these ecological networks, history and geography will be used to illustrate the “exceptional” heritage of our region. The European roller, eagle owl, bat, greater horseshoe bat, Diana butterfly and blue damselfly are just some of the many examples of this vital abundance linked to agricultural and landscape mosaics. These are fine examples that celebrate diversity and ecological connection. JM Pirastru
