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CONSERVATION

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The nature conservation programme at A Rocha France aims to study local ecosystems and biodiversity, highlighting the influence of human activities on the environment, and actively contributing to a harmonious and win-win relationship between Man and Nature.

The research activities focus on the scientific knowledge necessary for proper conservation initiatives.

These projects mainly take place in the geographical area of the Vallée des Baux.

The programme focuses on three areas:

  • Rehabilitation of wetlands – In partnership with the Parc naturel régional des Alpilles, A Rocha France leads a collaborative project entitled 'Envisioning the Future of the Ancient Baux Wetlands'. The first phase was finalised in June 2008, and a second phase is currently wrapping up. For more information, consult the site of the Ancient Baux Wetlands (link : Anciens marais des Baux)  

  • Agriculture and biodiversity

  • Ecological management

Between Camargue, Crau and Alpilles, our conservation area covers around 3000 hectares in the Vallée des Baux, where we work in close collaboration with the local community including land owners, farmers, associations, authorities and administrative bodies. Our participative approach seeks to encourage everyone to learn more about, understand and help protect the environment in the Vallée des Baux.

A Rocha France encourages environmental awareness in the following ways :La Huppe

  • nature surveys and other preliminary studies
  • monitoring of habitats as well as of human activities
  • research on notable species and habitats
  • the circulation of the results of these projects, in particular with local associates
  • organising field work, scientific initiatives and restoring and creating natural habitats
  • facilitating stakeholder knowledge sharing, and the construction of a joint project.

A Rocha France also collaborates in various research projects and regional and national monitoring, notably

  • Bird ringing and temporal monitoring of common birds with the Natural History Museum
  • Winter counting of water birds with Wetlands International
  • Regional atlas of birds and various national surveys with the LPO and the CEEP.

We have a substantial amount of practical support from our many friends, volunteers and interns, who are provided with technical training and supervision of field work.

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