Title of the project
Hunters and wetlands: Action!FDC Hérault
Description
Maintenance and management of the wetland.
Reedbeds are pastured by horses in late winter. In times of drought, they attempt to open the reeds by mechanical grinding.
Monitoring of the wintering population.
Monitoring of the breeding chronology of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and the coot (Fulica atra) was conducted with a collaboration between hunters and NGOs.
Management plan of the reserve is in current writing with the collaboration of Montpellier University and a future project plan to regurlarly host schools or public during big awareness raising events.
Results
It identifies some species of great interest as la Nivéole d'été (Leucojum aestivum)
Location
| Country | France |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Saint-Marcel reserve |
| Municipalities involved | Mauguio |
| Province(s) | Hérault |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
Habitat Types
Wetland
Protection status of the areas
Natura 2000
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Migratory species |
| Species Type | Birds |
| Name(s) of main species | mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and the coot (Fulica atra) |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities)
Partners
| Leading partners | L’Associationde chasse maritime de l’étang de l’Or (http://acmetangdelor1.e-monsite.com/) |
| Other partners | ONCFS (http://www.oncfs.gouv.fr/), Fédération départementale des chasseursde l’Hérault (http://www.fdc34.com/)Nature protection associations: LPO (https://www.lpo.fr), CENLR (http://www.cenlr.org/), SPN LR (http://spn.mnhn.fr/servicepatrimoinenaturel/programmes%20/17/Listes+Rouges),ADENA (http://grainelr.org/annuaire/adena.html),…Montpellier 2 University (http://sciences.edu.umontpellier.fr/) |
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