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Clothilde PATOUX University of Thessaloniki

Clothilde PATOUX University of Thessaloniki. March 2000. Biodiversity in the region of. Franche-Comte. Photo: M.Bevalot. A brief overview of the different types of reserves and park existing in France:. 1- Nature National parks. Fragile uninhabited areas. Wide territory.

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Clothilde PATOUX University of Thessaloniki

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  1. Clothilde PATOUX University of Thessaloniki March 2000 Biodiversity in the region of Franche-Comte Photo: M.Bevalot

  2. A brief overview of the different types of reserves and park existing in France: 1-Nature National parks Fragile uninhabited areas. Wide territory 2- Natural reserves Most remarkable species. Smaller area 3- Nature Regional parks Inhabited area. Nature and culture 4-Associative reserves Agreement between an association and the owner ZNIEFF inventory List of natural area sheltering important species Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte

  3. Eastern part of France 16202 km2 1 115 000 inhabitants PRESENTATIONOF THE REGION Continental climate, large range of temperatures Characteristics: Mountain Eau Forest Photo:JY Molina Photo:JY Molina Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte

  4. DIFFERENT PROTECTED AREAS IN FRANCHE-COMTE 2 Nature Regional parks: Le Ballon des Vosges Le parc du Haut-Jura 17 reserves 712 ZNIEFF Photo:GB a la Guillaume Photo:D Maraux Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte

  5. 5 types of landscapes Peat bogs and swamps Grassy lands Forest Flowing and static waters Cliffs and caves Photo:JY Molina

  6. Peat bogs and swamps Mainly acid peat bogs, rich in Sphagnum Photo:Y.Ferrez Saxifraga hirculus Photo:Y.Ferrez Photo: D.Collomb

  7. Parnassius apollo Red backed shrike Grassy lands 2 types: in wet areas Carex in dry areas Mesobrometum and yellow odontides Orchids Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo:D.Delfino Photo: JC Robert Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo: JC Robert

  8. Forests 42% of the regional area Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo: G.Bailly

  9. Capercaillie Lynx Photo:B.Leclercq Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo:GNFC Photo: G.Bailly

  10. Flowing and static waters Photo:JY Molina 5350 km Problem : drop of the quality of the water Photo:S.Demier Photo:S.Demier Photo:A.Schmitt

  11. Mouse-eared bat Cliffs and caves Photo:P.Lavertu Built by water and freezing action More than 9000 caves and pits Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo:Encyclopedie de Franche-Comte Photo: M.Bevalot

  12. Conclusion Huge biodiversity Risks: pollution important development of the tourism Natural disturbances • DIREN defined measures advisable for the protection of the biodiversity: • to maintenance of open areas • to drain the surplus waters in wet grassy lands • to maintain the habitats in the forest by a mix of species • to avoid the creation of new roads • to protect against pollution Photo:GB a la Guillaume

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