Welcome to the Decade on Restoration We are living in a time where urgent restoration initiatives are needed to save ecosystems and landscapes. The UN and FAO have coined this the Decade on Restoration. But how do we know if our efforts are effective? You know them. We know them. And we love them as much as anyone: lush green …
Mad about maps: landscape restoration in Ethiopia
We love maps. The map on the poster you are looking at was created for and together with Acacia Water, and we decided to develop this large poster because we love the end result. Hope you do too. The poster is the result of a combination of map madness, a pinch of love for landscape restoration, a hint of craziness, …
Dai pendii ripidi ai vini sostenibili: Un futuro per la viticoltura eroica
Il patrimonio unico della viticoltura eroica La viticoltura eroica, una forma notevole e impegnativa di coltivazione della vite diffusa soprattutto in Europa, incarna la tradizione secolare e lo spirito di resilienza contro gli ostacoli naturali più impegnativi. Questa pratica specializzata si è guadagnata il titolo grazie alle incredibili sfide affrontate da coloro che la praticano. Questi agricoltori determinati affrontano condizioni …
De laderas escarpadas a vinos sostenibles: Un futuro para la viticultura heroica
El patrimonio único de la viticultura heroica La viticultura heroica, una forma extraordinaria y exigente de cultivo de la vid que se da sobre todo en Europa, encarna la tradición centenaria y el espíritu de resistencia frente a los obstáculos naturales. Esta práctica especializada se ha ganado el título por los increíbles retos a los que se enfrentan quienes la …
Des pentes abruptes aux vins durables : Un avenir pour la viticulture héroïque
L’héritage unique de la viticulture héroïque La viticulture héroïque, une forme remarquable et exigeante de culture du raisin que l’on trouve principalement en Europe, incarne la tradition centenaire et l’esprit de résilience face aux obstacles naturels. Cette pratique spécialisée a mérité son titre en raison des défis incroyables que doivent relever ceux qui l’adoptent. Ces agriculteurs déterminés affrontent des conditions …
From Steep Slopes to Sustainable Wines: A Future for Heroic Viticulture
The unique heritage of heroic viticulture Heroic viticulture, a remarkable and demanding form of grape cultivation primarily found in Europe, embodies the century-old tradition and spirit of resilience against challenging natural obstacles. This specialised practice has earned its title due to the incredible challenges faced by those who embrace it. These determined farmers confront extreme weather conditions, navigate steep and …
Cambisol – a transforming soil
Why Cambisol? Good question! A Cambisol is a soil type from the FAO soil classification, consisting of the words cambiare (“change” in Latin and Italian) and sol (you guessed it: “soil”). We love the soil type and its profile, but there are more relevant reasons why Cambisol was picked as the name of this environmental consultancy bureau. Characteristics of the soil type Cambisol? The …