Publications — restauration écologique

Discover why host plants are essential for the survival of native insects. Learn how to support biodiversity by integrating these key species into your landscapes.

Is your lawn really as green as it looks? A symbol of greenery and order, lawns now cover vast areas across North America. Yet maintaining them requires large amounts of water, fertilizers, fuel, and pesticides, while offering very few benefits for biodiversity. Beneath its green appearance, turf grass contributes to pollution, climate change, and soil degradation. Wildflower meadows and diversified lawns, by contrast, offer a durable and accessible alternative. Made up of perennial plants with deep roots, they require little maintenance once established, support biodiversity, and store more carbon in the soil. Rethinking our lawns does not mean giving up...

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

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.