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“Strips of naked soil” can still be considered a rather contemporary technic for nature conservation. Though relatively novel, this technic of clearing a thin strip of land from its weeds and leveling 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”. | “Strips of naked soil” can still be considered a rather contemporary technic for nature conservation. Though relatively novel, this technic of clearing a thin strip of land from its weeds and leveling 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, | 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, pommeaux<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 [[Supporting the reproduction of pollinators through a garden dance podcast|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. | ||
As mentioned above, the naked soil strip technic calls for a compacting of the bare soil —which allows insects to build sturdier tunnels. Commonly done with tractors, simply rolling their wheels on the strip, the collective however decided to translate this essential stage into a performative ritual. In order for it to accurately reflect the local culture, we got in contact with dancer Yuna Postic, member of the <i>Cercle Ar Vro Mélénig</i>, the traditional dance association of Élliant, a village adjoining Christhian's farm and the festival grounds. Passionate and a strong advocate for her regional heritage, Yuna taught us about the history and the various forms of dances used by locals to carry out agricultural tasks in the past. This conversation was recorded and published in a [[Supporting the reproduction of pollinators through a garden dance podcast|podcast]] | As mentioned above, the naked soil strip technic calls for a compacting of the bare soil —which allows insects to build sturdier tunnels. Commonly done with tractors, simply rolling their wheels on the strip, the collective however decided to translate this essential stage into a performative ritual. In order for it to accurately reflect the local culture, we got in contact with dancer Yuna Postic, member of the <i>Cercle Ar Vro Mélénig</i>, the traditional dance association of Élliant, a village adjoining Christhian's farm and the festival grounds. Passionate and a strong advocate for her regional heritage, Yuna taught us about the history and the various forms of dances used by locals to carry out agricultural tasks in the past. This conversation was recorded and published in a [[Supporting the reproduction of pollinators through a garden dance podcast|podcast]]. The conversation led Yuna to mention the “<i>Plinn</i>”, a simple step formerly used to compact the soil of farms and stables to assure of the stability of their foundations. Being a volunteer teacher, it did not require any convincing for Yuna to teach us these few steps, which Nickie would later come to teach the visitors of the festival.<br> | ||
A second naked soil strip was ultimately dug on the festival grounds, in a field usually used as grazing land for horses. As for the first strip, this second one was dug in accordance with the farmer owning the land. Interested in the project, she offered to later install a fence around the strip to protect it from her animals and to also monitor the evolution of the strip in time. | A second naked soil strip was ultimately dug on the festival grounds, in a field usually used as grazing land for horses. As for the first strip, this second one was dug in accordance with the farmer owning the land. Interested in the project, she offered to later install a fence around the strip to protect it from her animals and to also monitor the evolution of the strip in time. | ||