Chavanay, France, June 2, 2026 (AFP) - French wine growers plant trees to protect vines from climate

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2026-06-02

In the wine-making heart of the northern Rhone hills in southeastern France, one of Pierre-Jean Villa's plots is a curiosity. Unlike others stretching far around, the vines in this particular spot are interspersed with maples and fruit trees designed to stimulate the grapes -- and protect them from the ravages of climate change. Slowly, French winegrowers are experimenting with "vitiforestry". It is a new word for an ancient practice: growing vin......

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