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The Foundation of Ecological Management : Naturalistic Inventory<\/h2>\n

Effective management of natural areas, habitats and species depends on our ability to understand the ecological characteristics<\/strong> of these environments. This process begins with a naturalistic inventory<\/strong> \u2013 a methodical approach to observe, identify, and record species and habitats.<\/p>\n

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Far from being a simple list of flora and fauna, a naturalistic inventory provides essential data for:<\/p>\n

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    Mapping ecological continuities and biodiversity hotspots<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Monitoring the evolution of species and habitats over time<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Designing conservation and restoration strategies<\/strong> tailored to local conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In this context, students were trained in field techniques and observation methods used by ecologists and biodiversity specialists.<\/p>\n

    A Living Laboratory: Learning in the Forest of Fontainebleau<\/h2>\n

    The field session offered an immersive learning experience in a unique ecological setting. The Fontainebleau Forest<\/strong>, with its mosaic of habitats \u2013 heathlands, woodlands, wetlands \u2013 provided an ideal context for exploring the complexity of natural ecosystems.<\/p>\n

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    Students practiced:<\/p>\n

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      Species identification<\/strong> using morphological traits and field guides,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Habitat characterization<\/strong> through analysis of vegetation structure and soil conditions,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Use of bioindicators<\/strong> to infer environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      One example discussed on-site was the presence of Pteridium aquilinum<\/strong> (commonly known as bracken or eagle fern), a plant species known to indicate acidic and nutrient-poor soils<\/strong>. Such indicators are invaluable in evaluating habitat quality and informing land management decisions.<\/p>\n

      Linking Observation to Action<\/h2>\n

      Beyond the scientific knowledge, the session also encouraged students to reflect on the role of biodiversity in territorial resilience<\/strong>, and on the importance of integrating ecological diagnostics into land-use planning and environmental policies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      By confronting the realities of fieldwork<\/strong>, the ENVIM students strengthened their ability to:<\/p>\n

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        Conduct ecological assessments<\/strong> in various contexts,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Contribute to biodiversity action plans<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Translate ecological data into operational and strategic recommendations<\/strong> for public and private actors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        This hands-on approach to ecological expertise<\/strong> is at the heart of ISIGE\u2019s pedagogy, combining scientific rigor with a strong engagement in the service of sustainable transitions.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":2551,"template":"","actualites-formats":[],"actualites-thematiques":[],"class_list":["post-2548","actualites","type-actualites","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nObserving Nature to Manage It Better: Naturalistic Inventory and Biodiversity in the Forest of Fontainebleau - ISIGE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A hands-on approach to ecological expertise is at the heart of ISIGE\u2019s pedagogy, combining scientific rigor with a strong engagement in the service of sustainable transitions.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Observing Nature to Manage It Better: Naturalistic Inventory and Biodiversity in the Forest of Fontainebleau - 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