Didier Alard

Didier Alard is a University Professor of Conservation Ecology at the University of Bordeaux, with extensive expertise in biodiversity, agricultural ecosystems, wetlands, and ecological restoration. He is currently the director of the FAUNA Service Unit, the New Aquitaine Wildlife Observatory, and serves on the scientific council of the New Aquitaine Natural Spaces Conservatory. His research spans the Atlantic coast of France and extends to European-scale ecological issues.

His research interests include conservation ecology, biodiversity in agricultural and urban landscapes, ecosystem resilience, and ecological restoration. He investigates how human activities, climate change, and nitrogen pollution affect species distribution and ecosystem function. His work emphasizes practical applications for managing and restoring grasslands, wetlands, and coastal environments.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward understanding the interactions between agriculture and biodiversity conservation in Europe, with a focus on sustainable land management, restoration techniques like hay transfer, and the impacts of nitrogen deposition and climate change on plant communities. His work bridges scientific research and environmental policy.

• Conflicts between agriculture and biodiversity conservation in Europe (2022)
• Restoration of arable land via hay transfer (2019)
• Nitrogen and climate impacts on subalpine grasslands (2017)

Didier Alard has contributed to public discourse through media engagement and publications with the Foundation for Biodiversity Research. He has advised on ecological services and biodiversity management in human-dominated landscapes. His leadership in scientific councils and observatories highlights his role in shaping regional conservation strategies.

He is actively involved in the FAUNA Service Unit and the New Aquitaine Natural Spaces Conservatory, where he contributes to wildlife monitoring and biodiversity conservation planning across the region.