50 years of research in ecology
For half a century, the main objective of our work has been to identify the mechanisms and processes that regulate the dynamics of biodiversity. Our research perspectives are set in the context of sustainable management of natural resources, covering both land and species management, whether threatened, invasive or exploited.
Discover the CEBC thanks to this film made on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the CEBC in 2018 by Aurélien Prudor (Wild Talks).
A field station in the heart of the forest
With 5500 m² of buildings, the CEBC is an ecological research station located in the heart of its study sites: the Chizé forest, the agricultural area of the plain and the Sèvre valley as well as the bocage landscape
Accommodations
On campus in the historic buildings, 26 rooms and dormitories offer 40 places
Facilities
Conference rooms, nice restaurant with two great cooks serving 120 covers per day, big garden
Training
CEBC is active in many trainings. Both in academic and field work practices.
Platforms
Within the framework of scientific collaborations, technical platforms are made available to accompany the protocols
Innovative technical platforms
Our biological analysis platforms, experimental and bio-logging facilities enable us to study a wide range of animal species
FOCUS
Polar Zones
The CEBC has been studying polar ecosystems for more than 65 years. These long-term programs focus on birds and marine mammals as ecological indicators of global change
Hivernage 2021
The VSC recruitment campaign is open
Last publication
ORNITHOECO
The long term program 109 : Birds and Marine Mammals Sentinels of Global Change in the Southern Ocean
Photos exhibitions
Young biologists spend more than a year in Antarctica. Look at Virgil Decourteille and Florent Lacoste photos
Citizen Sciences
“Mon village de biodiversité”is a project that enable people to take ownership of their territory to get involved in collective management of biodiversity

The Snake Discovery Workshops allow youngsters to become aware of local wildlife and to change their perception of little-known species.

Every two years the CEBC opens its doors on the occasion of the Science Festival. This year, because of Covid the event is cancelled

NEWS
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Read moreThe CEBC in films
In recent years, Aurélien Prudor has directed numerous documentaries that tell the story of how science is made. Discover the CEBC researches in video
How to come to the CEBC
The CEBC is located in the department of Deux-Sèvres in the New Aquitaine region
By train : Niort or Beauvoir-sur-Niort stations
By plane : Bordeaux, Nantes, Poitier and La Rochelle airports
Address
CEBC, 405 Route de Prissé la Charrière, 79360 Villiers-en-Bois
tel
+33 (0)5 49 09 61 11