Title of the project
Chasseurs et zones humides: actions!FDC Maine-et-Loire
Description
On Saint-Aubin island, the hunting association of Maine-et-Loire bought 123 ha of land to save the flood meadow habitats from afforestation.
To preserve the flood meadow areas hunters collaborated with farmers for the continuity of hay cutting. They also proposed environmental leases to the farmers in order to follow Natura 2000 agro-environmental measures that need to be applied. All farmers accepted to sign the environmental-lease that secure the future of the area.
Finally, they conducted some communication and education activities by setting up pedagogic pannels and organizing guided tours.
Results
Preservation of 123 ha of flood meadow on the long term.
Location
| Country | France |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Saint-Aubin island |
| Municipalities involved | Angers |
| Province(s) | Maine-et-Loire |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
Starting date
1987
Habitat Types
Wetland
Protection status of the areas
Natura 2000
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Migratory species |
| Species Type | Birds |
| Name(s) of main species | Corn crake (Crex crex), Garganey (Anas querquedula), Common quail (Coturnix coturnix), Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities), Research and data collection (e.g. monitoring, bag data)
Partners
| Leading partners | Fédération départementale des chasseurs du Maine-et-Loire (http://www.frc-paysdelaloire.com/) |
Estimation of the budget (total or annual)
110,000 euros for the purchase of areas in the island
Publication(s)
Fédération Nationale des Chasseurs, Chasseurs et zones humides: actions!, 2009,http://www.chasseurdefrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Chasseurs_et_zones_humides__action.pdf
Weblinks
http://www.chasseurdefrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Chasseurs_et_zones_humides__action.pdf