Guillaume Papuga
@guillaume-papuga.bsky.social
Lecturer - University of Montpellier
Plant ecology - evolution - conservation
Environmental science
53%
Agriculture
20%
Biology
13%
Geography
13%
H-index:
10
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement; Université de Montpellier; Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement; Centre d'Écologie Fonctionnelle et Évolutive • Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Species Distribution and Climate Change, Plant and animal studies
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Pinned
Did you know that wild plant harvesting is an ancient practice that remains vital—from medicine to food and cosmetics? 🌿
Yet its ecological impact is overlooked. In a new study, we assessed 692 species in France (12% of the flora) to uncover drivers and conservation gaps.
#WildPlants #Conservation
Yet its ecological impact is overlooked. In a new study, we assessed 692 species in France (12% of the flora) to uncover drivers and conservation gaps.
#WildPlants #Conservation
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Redirecting
doi.org
Sustainable management of wild-harvested plants is crucial. 🌍 Our study is a first national step, showing both richness and risks. We need stronger coordination and regulations to secure these resources.
➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.bi...
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➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.bi...
Thx @ofbiodiversite.bsky.social for support
@umramap.bsky.social
Conservation paradox: WHP look less threatened—96% are “Least Concern” in France vs. 78% for all plants. ⚠️ Yet some protected species are still harvested. This gap shows weak regulation and the need for local conservation actions.
#IUCN #Overharvest
#IUCN #Overharvest
Is there a “harvesting syndrome”? 🤔 Our results show availability drives selection. WHP are widespread, especially in the Alps and the Mediterranean south. Ecologically, they share traits with the French flora—no special resilience to harvest.
#Ecology #Biogeography
#Ecology #Biogeography
We found WHP in 110 families and 431 genera. Phylogeny matters little—other factors drive harvesting. Uses: medicinal (37%), food (20%), artisanal (14%). Leaf cutting dominates harvesting practices (64%), but destructive methods could affect ~60% of species.
#SustainableHarvest
#SustainableHarvest
First post on Bluesky! 🌿
Excited to share our new study in Ecography, led by Maxime Lenormand: combining naturalist inventories and satellite data to map plant biodiversity.
Here’s a bioregionalization of the flora of France!
🔗 nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Excited to share our new study in Ecography, led by Maxime Lenormand: combining naturalist inventories and satellite data to map plant biodiversity.
Here’s a bioregionalization of the flora of France!
🔗 nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....