Tropical forests in the Parc de Bagatelle!
26/05/2011 - Press release
To mark the International Year of Forests, the Paris city council and CIRAD are presenting “Tropical forests, discoveries and issues” as part of the exhibition-walk “Let’s go down to the woods”, in the Parc de Bagatelle from 28 May to 2 November .
After taking part in the Paris International Agricultural Show, creating a specific Internet gateway, and its involvement in the Three Basins’ Summit in the Congo, CIRAD, which has a long tradition of research on wood and forests, is continuing to be actively involved in the International Year of Forests.
In the Bagatelle gallery, CIRAD has set up an educational exhibition on tropical forests and related world issues. The public are invited on a colourful, poetic and fun visit covering an area of 500 m2 .
What does the future hold for tropical forests?
Having located the world's tropical forests, visitors enter the heart of a very special living environment where semi-darkness and sounds generate an atmosphere evocative of all its mysteries.
They can then discover the importance of tropical biodiversity, by looking at flora and fauna through openings in the photographs where they are presented. There is also an explanation of the environmental services rendered by forests.
A special area is dedicated to forest stakeholders and, using several portraits, sheds light on the importance of reconciling the interests of each and every one for the sustainable management of tropical forests.
To illustrate the forest’s multiple resources and the variety of its tropical woods, large, naturally coloured logs serve to present various forest products: lianas, latex, shea nut, spices, baobab fruits and even smoked meat, etc.
Research proposes ways to counter the different threats that put pressure on tropical forests. These are illustrated here with some high-profile examples.
A half-sphere is also dedicated to the major steps in the international drive to reduce deforestation and encourage environmental conservation.
At the end of the exhibition, there is an area presenting eco-citizens’ actions, and the reponsibilities of NGOs and charity organizations, as well as all the inhabitants on the planet, in helping protect forests.
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