Title of the project
Hunters and wetlands: Action!FDC Gironde
Description
The Pachan area is an estuarine marsh which suffered from the land reclamation.
When purchasing the area, the hunting federation has decided to restore the wetland by creating three ponds (15 hectares) in the south-part.
Good hydraulic management practices have led to a permanent wetland.
One farmer is also leading cattle extensive grazing and other agricultural work.
Results
Wildlife is diverse: amphibians (frog green salamander), snakes, lizards, mammals (rabbit, badger), arthropods (insects, worms, spiders, crustaceans) and fish. Placed on the western flyways of migratory birds, the site plays a staging area for 148 species of birds. It hosts include: waders, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors diurnal and nocturnal passerines.Some species are remarkable and protected by Birds Directive.
Location
| Country | France |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Le domaine de Pontet Pachan |
| Municipalities involved | Ludon-Médoc |
| Province(s) | Gironde |
| Region | Aquitaine |
Starting date
1999
Habitat Types
Wetland
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Migratory species |
| Species Type | Birds |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities)
Partners
| Leading partners | Fédération départementale des chasseurs de la Gironde (https://www.facebook.com/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration-des-chasseurs-de-la-Gironde-345667412140989/) |
Publication(s)
Fédération Nationale des Chasseurs, Chasseurs et zones humides: actions!, 2009http://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