The Wetlands History Group (GHZH), the French Association for the Development of Environmental Research and Teaching (ADREE) and the French National Society for the Protection of Nature (SNPN) are pursuing operational objectives linked to the protection of wetlands and the study of their temporalities in a synchronous and scientifically related manner. These organizations have been involved in wetland enhancement for many years: the GHZH through the active participation of its president in the “Ponds: an environmental potential to be enhanced” PNRZH and through the creation of the relay-center “Ponds and wetlands in France”, the ADREE through its contribution to these actions and then through the animation of the regional program on ponds in Hauts-de-France, SNPN through the animation of a program on the protection of ponds in Île-de-France and through the annual national event “Ponds Festival”. The idea thus arose of a joint event, supported by three research laboratories involved in the study of wetlands, which will encourage cross-reflection on the scientific and management trajectories of these hybrid environments. This reflection is also in line with the numerous national and regional initiatives to enhance the value of ponds, given the natural and cultural versatility of their heritage interest.
International symposium - Ponds, a built natural heritage, a neglected cultural heritage. Integrating geo-historical and territorial dimensions into contemporary management of small water features.
Barenton-Bugny and Laon (Aisne), October 20-22, 2022
Organizers
- Wetlands History Group (GHZH)
- French Association for the Development of Environmental Research and Teaching (ADREE)
- French National Society for the Protection of Nature (SNPN)
- with the support of the CEDETE (University of Orléans), CITERES (University of Tours) and LADYSS (University of Paris) laboratories