Title of the project

Conservatory management of the bird sanctuary in the Manche

Description

A hunting reserve belonging to the Veys Bay eco-complex, it is designated as a Natura 2000 Special Protection Area and classified as a RAMSAR. The total surface area of the reserve is approximately 265 ha, of which 20 ha is still in water.

A first management plan was put in place in 1998 by the Channel Hunters’ Federation and many conservation management works were carried out: brushing, willow cutting in order to improve the reception of huntable and non-huntable birds. Monthly counts are carried out.

Botanical monitoring is also carried out. They highlighted the presence of 195 species dependent on wetlands, some of which are of local, regional or even national heritage interest or are protected.

Location

Country	France
Level	Local
Site	Bohons
Region	Normandie

Starting date

1998

Habitat Types

Wetland

Protection status of the areas

Natura 2000, Ramsar

Species

Species Caracteristics	Huntable species, Protected species
Species Type	Birds

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 de la Manche