We need to give you an update on our research project into fences and their ecological impact.

Launched in early 2024, the Polymor-FENCE project aims to analyze and understand the impact of fences associated with photovoltaic power plants on biodiversity and the ecological continuity of natural environments.

Using an integrated approach combining field observations, artificial intelligence and spatial modeling, the project is developing innovative tools designed to anticipate and mitigate these effects.

Last week, our CEO Sylvain Moulherat was invited to present our work on the subject at the Via Fauna technical seminar.

Via Fauna is a project launched in 2017 by the Fédération Régionale des Chasseurs d'Occitanie (Regional Federation of Hunters), which has led to the development of tools and methods for better integrating ecological connectivity into land-use planning projects and urban planning documents.

Ecological compensation is failing to meet its objectives. So, we are shifting into experimentation mode.

To ensure "no net loss" of biodiversity, French regulations rely on the ERC sequence: the negative impacts of land development must first be avoided and reduced. If residual impacts remain, they must be compensated through measures that generate equivalent ecological gains.

For several years, at TerrOïko, we have been defending another idea of biodiversity protection and its consideration in urban planning and construction projects.

Our CEO Sylvain Moulherat went to present its main aspects this week during the innovation meetings of the "Lab Public Works and Infrastructure," supported by the National Federation of Public Works and IMPULSE PARTNERS - A FAST LANE FOR INNOVATION.

Are you interested in the connection between biodiversity protection and transport infrastructure management? Then be sure to check out the latest issue of RGRA, which focuses on these topics.
 

You will discover an article presenting a study commissioned by Toulouse Métropole. To ensure "no net loss" of biodiversity in its territory despite significant development needs, the community has chosen to integrate the Avoid-Reduce-Compensate (ERC) sequence from the planning and design phase of its projects.

The life (of a consulting firm) is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.*

Now that the year is coming to a close, we can say that in 2023, we were treated to a nice assortment.

First, one number: 50, which is the number of missions we have won, either alone or in partnership, since the beginning of January.

In half of the cases, these are "territorial" studies, on behalf of local authorities or natural areas: