Title of the project
Chasseurs et zones humides: actions!FDC Morbihan
Description
The aims are to ensure maximum biodiversity, the best preservation of heritage species, and an environmental awareness raising.
For that, they use traditional techniques as the grazing (New Forest ponies,Holstein and Nantes cattle breeds) and the late mowing. These interventions are evaluated annually through scientific monitoring (botanical and wildlife monitoring: birds, amphibians, mammals)
Location
| Country | France |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Loch pond |
| Municipalities involved | Guidel |
| Province(s) | Morbihan |
| Region | Bretagne |
Starting date
1996
Habitat Types
Wetland
Protection status of the areas
Regional protected area
Species
| Species Type | Birds, Mammals, Others: Amphibian |
| Name(s) of main species | New forest poney (Equus caballus), Holstein Friesian cattle (Bos taurus), … |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities), Communication and education (for different target audiences e.g. hunters, the wider public)
Partners
| Leading partners | Fédération départementale des chasseurs du Morbihan (http://www.chasserenbretagne.fr/fdc56/) |
| Other partners | Faculties from Rennes (https://www.univ-rennes1.fr/) and Angers (http://www.univ-angers.fr/en/index.html), Bretagne Vivante SEPNB (http://www.bretagne-vivante.org/),Claudine Fortune (botanist)Fondation pour la protection des habitats de la faune sauvage (http://www.fondationdeschasseurs.com/fphfs/) |
Estimation of the budget (total or annual)
70,000 euros /year
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