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Commonly found encircling the fields of Northern European farms, “strips of naked soil” can still be considered a rather contemporary farming technic. Though relatively novel, this technic of clearing a thin strip of land from its weeds and compacting its soil has however proven to be actively fostering biodiversity and pollination. Indeed, many insects do not build nests from scratch (such as hives for instance) but rather rely on digging tunnels in the ground to turn into burrows. These burrows ultimately become reproduction chambers and allow number of species to multiply and later pollinate the area, often at a much efficient rate than of more common species. May bare soil be fertile ground for numerous species, the collective primarily focused its attention on “solitary bees”, as a way to echo their former research project “[[Spore & Pollen|Spore & Pollen]]”, which aimed its attention at the celebrated “honey bee”.   
Commonly found encircling the fields of Northern European farms, “strips of naked soil” can still be considered a rather contemporary farming technic. Though relatively novel, this technic of clearing a thin strip of land from its weeds and compacting its soil has however proven to be actively fostering biodiversity and pollination. Indeed, many insects do not build nests from scratch (such as hives for instance) but rather rely on digging tunnels in the ground to turn into burrows. These burrows ultimately become reproduction chambers and allow number of species to multiply and later pollinate the area, often at a much efficient rate than of more common species. May bare soil be fertile ground for numerous species, the collective primarily focused its attention on “solitary bees”, as a way to echo their former research project “[[Spore & Pollen|Spore & Pollen]]”, which aimed its attention at the celebrated “honey bee”.   


Eager to evaluate the potential of the practice, the collective thus decided to introduce the technic to the residents of the region. To be granted the permission as well as to prepare and monitor the efficiency of the strip, Nickie, Robin and Jérémie first decided to meet a nearby cider producer named Christhian Toullec, owner of the [https://www.cidremelenig.fr/ Cidrerie Mélénig]. Growing various varieties of apples in his orchard, Christhian produces his own organic apple juices, ciders, pommeaus<ref>A sort of “apple wine” made from apple juice and apple liquor</ref>, and lambics<ref>Apple liquor</ref> and is awarded with numerous gold medals while also being protected by the EU label <i>AOP Cornouailles</i>. With a great sense of hospitality, Christhian took us for a stroll around his farm, laying out the whys and the hows of his practice as well as how he made sure that the biodiversity of his orchard was preserved. This conversation was recorded and published in a [http://www.thesoftprotestdigest.org/index.php?title=Preparation_of_a_naked_soil_strip,_Inauguration_of_a_naked_soil_strip&action=submit#Podcast/ podcast]]<ref name=podcast />The podcast is published in French and was also transcribed in English. Both versions are available on the corresponding page</ref>.<br>
Eager to evaluate the potential of the practice, the collective thus decided to introduce the technic to the residents of the region. To be granted the permission as well as to prepare and monitor the efficiency of the strip, Nickie, Robin and Jérémie first decided to meet a nearby cider producer named Christhian Toullec, owner of the [https://www.cidremelenig.fr/ Cidrerie Mélénig]. Growing various varieties of apples in his orchard, Christhian produces his own organic apple juices, ciders, pommeaus<ref>A sort of “apple wine” made from apple juice and apple liquor</ref>, and lambics<ref>Apple liquor</ref> and is awarded with numerous gold medals while also being protected by the EU label <i>AOP Cornouailles</i>. With a great sense of hospitality, Christhian took us for a stroll around his farm, laying out the whys and the hows of his practice as well as how he made sure that the biodiversity of his orchard was preserved. This conversation was recorded and published in a [http://www.thesoftprotestdigest.org/index.php?title=Preparation_of_a_naked_soil_strip,_Inauguration_of_a_naked_soil_strip&action=submit#Podcast/ podcast]<ref name=podcast />.<br>
Following this conversation, the collective shared its desire to dig a naked soil strip in Christhian's farm. He kindly accepted and the first strip was dug. To this day, Christian sends us regular updates on the evolution of the strip.
Following this conversation, the collective shared its desire to dig a naked soil strip in Christhian's farm. He kindly accepted and the first strip was dug. To this day, Christian sends us regular updates on the evolution of the strip.


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