Brigitte Talon “From horizon to landscape: what soil charcoal reveals about past forests”.”

As part of the Endoume Wednesdays lectures for the general public, Brigitte Talon, is hosting a conference entitled“From horizon to landscape: what soil charcoal reveals about past forests“The course can be taken face-to-face at the Endoume Marine Station or online. direct.

Summary of the conference: Understanding the legacy of past human activities helps to tell the story of forests and landscapes, shaped by time and use. From Provence to the Southern Alps, we have combined historical archives, archaeological remains and charcoal, evidence of past fires, to gain a better understanding of how today's landscapes have developed over time.