Environment
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The cork oak, a key player in economic heritage
The 10th Cork Oak Weekend was held at Jardin de Baudouvin. François de Canson highlighted the economic and ecological importance of the local wood industry.
At the 10th Cork Oak Weekend, François de Canson reaffirmed the Région Sud's support for a strategic wood sector.
Schoolchildren trained in life-saving first aid techniques
On October 16, CM2 students in Le Pradet were trained in major risk management. The event was organized by the municipality, CCFF, and Prévention MAIF.
The City, along with the CCFF and Prévention MAIF, trained CM2 students in major risk management.
Clean-up at La Garonne: the civic morning fulfilled all its promises
A clean-up operation took place at La Garonne beach. Organized on land and at sea, it brought together many local volunteers.
The La Garonne beach clean-up operation, organized by several local associations, was a great success.
Major Roadworks on Boulevard du Soleil
Stabilization works are underway on Boulevard du Soleil in Bormes-les-Mimosas. Traffic is alternating until mid-November.
In Bormes-les-Mimosas, slope stabilization on boulevard du Soleil disrupts traffic until mid-November.
40 years of civic engagement for Alain Giordanetto
The city of Hyères awarded its medal to Alain Giordanetto. He is honored for 40 years of voluntary work in forest protection.
The City of Hyères awarded its medal to Alain Giordanetto, honoring 40 years of dedication to forest protection and civil security.
Université de Toulon: A Pioneering Self-Consumption Project
Université de Toulon and Enedis launched a collective self-consumption project in La Garde. Solar installations will cover 10% of the campus electricity needs.
Université de Toulon and Enedis launched a collective self-consumption operation on the La Garde campus on September 15.
Biodiversity: La Garde, exemplary in the protection of bees
The town of La Garde hosted the 6th edition of Bee Week. The municipality holds the highest distinction of the APIcité label.
La Garde has obtained the highest distinction of the APIcité label, rewarding its deep commitment to the protection of bees.
A new forest balance to be invented
The Var Department has launched a strategic committee on forest fire prevention. The initiative aims to strengthen safety and balance forest management.
Learning lessons from the latest fires, the Département launched a strategic review and strengthened its financial support for the SDIS.
The effectiveness of the response relies on aerial resources
Région Sud is strengthening its financial and aerial resources to fight forest fires. A close partnership now unites the State, Région, and Departments.
Faced with wildfires, the Région Sud strengthens its strategy in cooperation with the État and the Départements.
In La Voulte, a partnership serving the local area
La Voulte provides two hectares to a local equestrian center. This partnership produces local fodder and maintains the land.
A partnership between the municipality and an equestrian centre produces local forage while maintaining natural areas.
A morning to clean up the beach and coastline of Garonne
Aquabulles club and the Ville du Pradet organize a beach cleanup at Plage de la Garonne on September 26. The event takes place from 9 am to 1 pm on land and at sea.
The Aquabulles club and the Ville du Pradet are organizing a waste collection on the Garonne beach on Saturday, September 26.
Illegal dumping, education and firmness
The city of La Garde launched a campaign against illegal dumping on September 7. It aims to raise awareness before fining offenders.
On September 7, the City of La Garde launched an awareness campaign against illegal dumping.
A major environmental and economic challenge
Sand replenishment works have started on the beach of La Capte in Hyères. MP Stéphane Rambaud is calling for a long-term strategy against erosion.
MP Stéphane Rambaud welcomes the work at la Capte beach while calling for a long-term solution against erosion.
In Porquerolles, a partnership for responsible tourism
Six permanent dry toilets have been installed on the beaches of Porquerolles. This initiative aims to promote sustainable and eco-friendly tourism.
Six permanent dry toilets are installed on the beaches of Porquerolles for a more responsible reception of visitors.
The first wildlife care center in Var
The TOTEM PACA association is building the first wildlife care center in Var. The facility is scheduled to open in early 2027.
The association TOTEM PACA has launched construction of Var's first wildlife care center, set to open in early 2027.
Max Bauer: “Those who act are not those who talk”!
Max Bauer criticizes political management of forest fires in France. He calls for an official commission of inquiry.
Max Bauer denounces the failure of political ecology against forest fires and defends the role of local actors.
The time has now come for feedback
The Gros Bessillon wildfire in Var was officially declared extinguished on August 18. It burned 5,700 hectares of land.
The Gros Bessillon fire, which devastated 5,700 hectares, was officially declared extinguished on August 18 after a month-long battle.
François de Canson: "The Hyères pelicandrome has proven its effectiveness"
François de Canson presented the progress report for the « Guerre du Feu » plan in Hyères. The new pélicandrome demonstrated its effectiveness during a recent fire.
François de Canson assessed the "Guerre du Feu" plan and praised the effectiveness of the new Hyères pelicandrome.