Publications

Odile Boucher
Biodiversité urbaine : comment votre balcon peut faire la différence

Urban Biodiversity: How your Balcony Can Make a Difference

Even in the city, every balcony can make a difference for biodiversity. A balcony without plants offers very few resources for wildlife. Yet, with a few well-chosen pots and native plants adapted to container growing, it is possible to create a true micro-habitat that benefits pollinators and other species. At the scale of a neighbourhood, dozens of planted balconies can form a real network of urban habitats. Growing native plants in pots is accessible, even for beginner gardeners. By choosing species suited to containers, ensuring good drainage, and using durable pots, gardening can remain simple while maximizing the ecological impact...

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Odile Boucher
Les plantes indigènes : comprendre les relations invisibles qui soutiennent nos écosystèmes

Native Plants: Understanding the Invisible Relationships that Support Our Ecosystems

Native plants support complex relationships between insects, pollinators, and ecosystems. Understanding these unseen connections reveals their central role in sustaining biodiversity.

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Les plantes clé de voûte : des piliers essentiels de la biodiversité

Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity

Only a few plants can support a large share of biodiversity. Learn why keystone plants are essential for insects, birds, and healthy ecosystems.

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Sharlène Laberge
L’index de sociabilité des plantes : Un outil essentiel pour concevoir des aménagements naturels durables

The Sociability Index of Plants: An Essential Tool for Designing Sustainable Natural Landscapes

The sociability index reveals how plants interact in nature: some grow alone, others in tight groups or large colonies. Understanding this behaviour helps design native plantings that are more stable, durable, and easier to maintain. Discover how this tool can guide the creation of cohesive and resilient plant communities.

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