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Aglandau is a variety of olive tree from Provence, known for producing extra virgin olive oil with intense fruity flavors.

Agriculture is the set of practices aimed at cultivating land and raising animals to produce food resources and other useful products.

Arboriculture is the agricultural practice dedicated to tree farming for the production of fruits, wood, and other derived products.

Biodiversity is the variety of life forms and interactions within ecosystems, essential for the health of the planet and humans.

An ecosystem is a dynamic system of living organisms and their environment that interact and maintain ecological balance.

Environmental impact refers to the effects of human activities on the environment, including pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.

Grossane is a Provençal olive variety known for its black table olives and mild olive oil, widely grown in Provence.

High Environmental Value (HVE) is a certification that promotes farms that are environmentally friendly and protect biodiversity.

Integrated farming aims to balance profitable agricultural production and environmental protection by reducing chemical input use.

Market gardening is the intensive production of vegetables and fruits on small plots, often in peri-urban areas, promoting short supply chains.

Mediterranean civilization refers to the collection of societies and cultures that developed around the Mediterranean, shaped by commercial, cultural, and intellectual exchanges since antiquity.

Natural resources are elements provided by nature, used to meet human needs, such as water, minerals, forests, and fossil fuels.

Olive oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing olives, known for its health benefits and wide culinary uses.

The olive tree is a resilient Mediterranean tree cultivated for its olives and oil, with great cultural and economic importance.

Picholine is a variety of olive tree cultivated in France, known for its green table olives and olive oil with fruity and peppery aromas.

Salonenque is a Provençal olive variety, valued for its table olives and mild, fruity olive oil, often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

Sustainable practices are actions aimed at protecting the environment, promoting social equity, and ensuring responsible economic growth.

Verdale is a variety of olive tree from southern France, cultivated for its green table olives and mild, fruity olive oil.

Waste management involves the collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of waste to minimize environmental impact.