flora articles Tag

The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

ture and tourism. Since the new law on national parks in 2006, the central zone has become the heart and the peripheral zone the optimal area of ??adhesion. The flora of the park. The Vanoise National Park presents a remarkable richness of flora and fauna. The park's flora consists of 1200 species, ...

02
Mar
2011

Environment: not everything is allowed on the beach

eneficial to the environment and helps keep the beach clean. What other elements are protected? On the beaches, the pebbles protect the fauna and flora from swell and erosion. 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 tha ...

19
Aug
2021

Exotic flora: 3 emblematic flowers of Malaysia

ccount for 3000 species. More than 1,000 different species are found in Peninsular Malaysia alone. If you want to bring back a sample of Malaysian flora as a souvenir, you won't be able to fly with your potted orchid... But you can buy memorabilia made from real dried orchid flowers. In some s ...

23
Nov
2022

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

Plitvice, Risnjak, Brijuni, Mljet, Kornati, Krka and Velebit). The Plitvice Lakes are remarkable, as well as the characteristic underwater fauna and flora of the western Mediterranean. If you dream of seaside or island vacations, know that the Croatian coast has 698 islands, 47 of which are inhabi ...

20
June
2007

Sustainable tourism in Malaysia: 3 highlights of this destination

ntane 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 specimens representing the flora of the Himalayas, China, and Australia! 2- A legendary e ...

19
Oct
2023

Harry Potter: 25 years of success

creativity Few authors can boast of having created such a complete universe as J.K Rowling. She has indeed imagined both a natural world (with fauna, flora, and magical creatures that are only partially inspired by mythology) and a magical society. The Harry Potter saga, as it progresses, explores ...

29
Jan
2007

8 steps to non-gardening

n striving to create such a controlled environment, non-gardeners can strive to reverse ecological decline and become a much-needed refuge for native flora and fauna. There are many ways to transform a primary plot of land into a skillfully scowling place that makes nature feel welcome; here are so ...

18
May
2020

The little train of Artouste: embark on a dizzying journey in the Pyrenees

The highest tourist train in Europe Contrary to what one might think, the highest tourist train in Europe is not in the Alps but in the Pyrenees! It criss-crosses the mountains in the Bearn region, in the heart of the Ossau Valley, not far from the Spanish border. This tourist train called pe ...

08
July
2021

2021, the polar summer: a cultural season throughout France

eness among a wide audience through the screening of documentaries and films, some of which have never been shown before, on the polar environment, its flora and fauna, and on the challenges of preserving these ecosystems. As the high point of Polar Summer 2021, a closing event for the season wil ...

06
Sep
2021

The Saint Nicolas festivities in Nancy: a magical event

of festivities will be the big St. Nicholas weekend. This weekend, which falls this year on December 4 and 5, 2021, will have as its theme Fauna and Flora. Some 98 performances will be given by 28 street arts companies and 15 sessions of playful and participatory animations will be offered. ...

24
Nov
2021

Hobbies : create a paludarium in 5 questions

ate many animal and plant species. Unlike a traditional aquarium, the aqua terrarium allows you to set up an entire plant world reminiscent of the flora of a swamp. As for the animals, you can have different types of species evolve there such as fish but also amphibians, reptiles or crustacean ...

15
Apr
2022

Trip to England: 10 places to visit in Cornwall

arden Thanks to the passage of the gulf stream, the county of Cornwall enjoys an exceptionally mild climate, conducive to the development of an amazing flora. This region of the United Kingdom, which is often referred to as the English Riviera, is thus home to many lush gardens. As you explore th ...

23
June
2022

The island of Mainau: discover the flower island of Lake Constance

t for the whole family Parents and grandparents will also find something to marvel at on the Flower Island at Lake Constance! In addition to its lush flora, the island is home to a family-friendly attraction: the butterfly greenhouse. The 1000 square meter butterfly greenhouse on Mainau Island is ...

29
June
2022

The Platypus: the amazing boat that scans the Mediterranean

lows to really see what happens below the surface of the water, at a shallow depth. This semi-submersible can notably collect information on fauna, flora but also on macro-waste and water pollution not far from the coast and this, in a much faster way than during a traditional dive with tanks. ...

05
July
2022

Mountain in summer : discover the Val d'Escreins

al Natural Park from 1977 until 2010. The history of the site explains why the Little Canada of the Alps is still home to such a diverse fauna and flora. It is not uncommon to come across chamois and black grouse and to see a typically alpine flora blooming on the heights such as gentians and cem ...

13
July
2022

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Malaysia

ur you can discover flowers and trees that you have never seen if you have not yet traveled to a tropical area. In the cities, tropical nature and flora are never far away, as shown by the famous KL Bird Park in the heart of the capital. 5- For the local cuisine If there is one thing Malaysia ...

16
Nov
2022

Toudou: a podcast for toddlers by France Inter

t must be given to radio producer Zoé Varier and neuropsychologist Sylvie Chokron. To bring Toudou the doudou to life, they teamed up with director Flora Bernard and sound designer Élodie Fiat. The result is sweet and full of mischief, as in this story where the hero takes a bath and there's a ...

13
Dec
2022

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

of this plant (Berlandiera lyrata) is a tribute to the French-Mexican naturalist and anthropologist Jean-Louis Berlandier (1803-1851) who studied the flora of Mexico. But this plant is best known by the vernacular names chocolate flower or chocolate drop, both well-deserved nicknames since its f ...

13
Jan
2023

Natural gardening : how to use wormwood in the garden ?

odents. This plant has indeed a bitter taste and a strong smell that discourages many undesirables. It is the most bitter plant among the European flora, as the etymology of its name (from the Greek apsinthos 'without sweetness') emphasizes. While some plants don't like to be planted near it, ...

25
Jan
2023

The Gardens of Awakening: an educational park in Brittany.

part is given to local producers. In order to discover all the animals that inhabit this park, all you have to do is 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 ...

18
Sep
2023