The forest, a threatened heritage:
The importance of trees and the forest is now unanimously recognized. Wherever it is located, the forest plays a fundamental role in the balance of ecosystems, and in particular in that of human beings. We did not inherit the forest from our ancestors, we borrowed it from our children. While the relationship of man to the tree and the forest has never been stronger in France, the forest in the world is seriously threatened. Deforestation, global warming, the collapse of biodiversity... awareness requires a better understanding of the issues in order, if it is still possible, to protect the living heritage that is the forest. Jean Touyarou, speaker, will present the different types of forests encountered in the world and detail the very diverse French forest. He will approach the life that reigns there with its thousands of animal and plant species that often compete and sometimes help each other, as well as the periods of splendour and trials that the forest has faced. The conference is organized by the mayor of Meillon and Jean Touyarou of the association of friends of the museum of Ossau and will be followed by a debate.