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Changing Trees or Management? The Real Battle for Tomorrow's Forests

Over 435,000 hectares have gone up in smoke in the European Union since January: the summer of 2026 has reopened a long-standing question in the forestry world. In the face of climate disruptions, should we change the species in our forests or the way we manage them? Three practitioners respond to this management question, all advocating for a more diverse and patient forestry approach, without always taking the same paths.

Anne Barrat - 12 August 2026

With dual technical and financial expertise, Erwan Le Méné worked for nearly ten years in banking before co-founding EcoTree in 2016. This mission-driven company has become one of the main players in the ecological and economic valuation of forests in France and Europe.

FORESTS

How to Finance Forests? A Combination of Solutions is Essential, Says Erwan Le Méné

The summer wildfires highlight the urgent need to restore forests. But who will pay for it? Carbon credits, tax incentives, biodiversity credits, private capital: in this interview, Erwann Le Méné, co-founder of EcoTree, examines the main financing levers, which are often insufficient or even counterproductive. According to him, nothing will be possible without investors willing to commit for the long term.

Anne Barrat - 12 August 2026

FORESTS

In the Face of Wildfires, Farmer François Letierce Advocates for Agriculture as the Ideal Firebreak

With each drought episode, the Landes de Gascogne catch fire, raising the recurring question: should we transform this monoculture pine forest, or rethink how to protect it? François Letierce, a farmer based in the heart of the massif, champions a rarely considered solution in the forestry world: cultivated firebreaks over a kilometer wide, maintained by agriculture.

Anne Barrat - 11 August 2026

SPECIAL REPORT ON FORESTS

"The Forest of Tomorrow Will Not Look Like Today’s," Warns Passionate Nurseryman Vincent Brunet

The wildfires ravaging Spain, France, and Italy, with a record of over 435,000 hectares burned in the European Union since January, raise a pressing question: Are our forests doomed? Should we change tree species or the way we plant them? Answers emerge in this interview with Vincent Brunet, a nurseryman specializing in oaks, who provides a grounded response that is both concerning and hopeful.

Anne Barrat - 10 August 2026

SPECIAL WATER REPORT

Mekki Maalej, founder of Agri Safe: "AI does not replace farmers, it transforms data into water savings"

In this new segment of our special report on water, we hear from Mekki Maalej, founder of Agri Safe. Coming from a family of farmers in Tunisia and now based in Toulouse, the entrepreneur explains how artificial intelligence can help farmers irrigate more precisely and save up to 35% of water.

Anne Barrat - 10 July 2026

SPECIAL WATER REPORT

Samuel Bonvoisin: "We Are Fighting the Wrong Battle on Water". Regenerate Rather Than Adapt

For Samuel Bonvoisin, the water crisis will not be resolved solely through more technology or sobriety. The urgency is to restore landscapes that produce, retain, and recycle water. Interview.

Anne Barrat - 3 July 2026

SPECIAL WATER REPORT

How Vendée is Organizing the Water Battle

The first part of our special report on water focuses on a major challenge for agriculture: managing a resource increasingly affected by unpredictable weather events. In Vendée, local officials and farmers have chosen to anticipate. Insights from Laurent Favreau, Vice President of the Vendée Departmental Council and President of SyDEV.

La Rédaction - 16 March 2026

TIMELINE

New Genomic Techniques: Key Dates in a Genetic Revolution

Often associated with GMOs and at the heart of ongoing debates, new genomic techniques are rooted in a recent scientific history marked by clearly identified technological breakthroughs. This long format provides a chronological overview of the key stages of their emergence, global diffusion, and regulatory singularity in Europe.

La Rédaction - 3 February 2026

INTERVIEW

Genomic Technologies: Understanding the Foundations of the Debate

Often equated with GMOs, new genomic technologies (NGTs) are based on distinct principles that currently provoke intense scientific and regulatory debates. To clarify the foundations and stakes, Bloom Agritech interviewed a genetics expert, Vincent Pétiard.

Anne Barrat - 30 January 2026