Fractal analysis as a tool for delimiting guarantee of quality areas
The pioneering work of Mandelbrot in the 70’s for building the fractal theory lead rapidly to many interesting applications in different fields such as earth sciences and economy.
Landscape: evaluation and protection
Historical terraced vineyards – heritage and nature conservation strategies
Historical terrace vineyards are simultaneously impressive documents of the human inclination to design, sites for the production of high quality wines and habitats for a rich variety of flora and fauna
New tools for a visual analysis of vineyard landscapes?
A vineyard landscape is above all an area observed by someone, that is to say a physical entity perceved and represented by this person.
Proposition of a simplified approach of the viticultural landscape
Une approche très simple de la lecture des paysages est proposée sur la base de l’expérience acquise par l’observation de divers terroirs du monde.
The Fontevraud charter in favour of the viticultural landscapes
The viticultural regions of the world have the advantage of a remarkable diversity of landscapes which are the reflection of the winegrowers’ capacity to adapt to the different geomorphological and climatic specificities of the terroirs, more generally speaking, this aesthetic and heritage aspect of the terroir is also part and parcel of the notion of sustainable viticulture.
Zoning of potential landscape and environment potential of the «Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Costières de Nîmes»
The Union defence of the “appellation Costières de Nîmes” hired a reflection on the future of its territory production in the interests of preservation and enhancement.