The vine harbors an ecosystem of unexpected richness. In The Little Fauna of the Vineyards, Caroline Le Roux explores the viticultural biodiversity and the natural balances between insects, mites, fungi, and plants. A true ode to biocontrol, this beautifully illustrated book invites readers to rediscover the nature of vineyards, among beneficials, pests, and sustainable ecosystems.
The vine is not just a simple cultivated plant: it is the heart of a Complex ecosystem and fascinating where a multitude of animal and plant species coexist. In The small wildlife of the vineyards, , Caroline Le Roux invites us to explore this discreet biodiversity, often overlooked but essential to the vineyard health and to the sustainability of viticulture.
Through a scientific, educational, and poetic approach, the author precisely describes the natural interactions between the vineyard, the insects, the mites, the mushrooms, the bacteria and the virus. Everyone participates in a fragile Biological balance that it should be preserved.
The era of violent and polluting chemical treatments : the book highlights the alternative solutions such as the biocontrol and theGrassing, which promote the Soil life and the natural regeneration of ecosystems.
With a careful look of Nature photographer, , Caroline Le Roux reveals the small wildlife of the vineyards : these invisible helpers which help regulate pest populations and keep the vine healthy. His photographs, with their great scientific and aesthetic beauty, make the book accessible to everyone—from professional winemaker to theenlightened amateur.
Each page illustrates the importance of working with nature rather than against it. The author shows how hedges, walls, grass strips, wild plants, or refuge areas contribute to a living vineyard space. This work thus highlights the Ecological value of the vineyard, key player in the rural landscape and of the natural heritage.
The small wildlife of the vineyards is more than just a nature guide: it is a original and innovative synthesis on theViticultural ecosystem, a true reference for all those who commit to a Sustainable and environmentally friendly viticulture.
Accessible, rigorous, and superbly illustrated, it is intended for:
to the winegrowers wishing to adopt more sustainable practices,
to the Students in agronomy or oenology,
than to the naturally curious eager to understand the links between biodiversity and vine.
An essential book for anyone who wants to cultivate differently, in harmony with nature.
Title : The small wildlife of vineyards – A contribution to biodiversity
Author : Caroline Le Roux
Editor : France Agricole
Collection : Vine and Wine
Publication date : November 3, 2021
Format : Paperback
Number of pages : 171
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Dimensions 23 × 16.5 × 1.1 cm
Weight : 440 g
Language : French
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