Global warming will quickly place the Territoire de Belfort in a climate close to the Mediterranean climate. We must therefore think, quickly, about what we are going to put in place to feed the population.
This is the theme of the conference led by ecology professor at the University of Franche-Comté Daniel Gilbert this Friday, December 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A conference which opens the dialogue on the subject and which complements the rather family exhibition which is held at the Belfort village hall.
There is no inevitability in this climate change; we must, once again, rethink things. A warmer climate means new crop prospects. Not necessarily orange trees in North Franche-Comté, but certainly apricot trees. It is also a climate for producing market gardening for longer in the year.
But be careful, the Territoire de Belfort will experience water problems because the nature of the soil means that rainwater does not remain, it flows into the depths and is lost. It is therefore necessary to choose varieties that require little water. We will also have to review our breeding habits: we should see fewer cattle in our meadows. Less does not mean no more cattle because they have their role to play in landscape management.
These are all these reflections, based on scientific studies, which will be explained to you and on which you will be able to react during the conference on December 6.
