The European network of Natura 2000 sites aims to contribute to preserving biodiversity by ensuring the conservation of habitats and species classified as being of European Community interest, in accordance with the socio-economic issues, cultural and the human activities territories.
To be part of a Natura 2000 site, is to own a natural heritage recognized on a European scale for its richness, but also to be able to contribute to the proper functioning of this network, in application of the European Directives " Habitats, Fauna and Flora " and " Bird ».
EPAGE Doubs-Dessoubre is the site's facilitator Natura 2000 Dessoubre Valley », with an area of 16 ha, which extends to the slopes of the Dessoubre valleys, the Reverotte and the Doubs, as well as several peat bog and wetland areas located on the plateaus.
This territory has a great diversity of natural environments and houses emblematic animal and plant species such as: the Eurasian Eagle Owl, the Schreibers's Warbler, the Bullhead, the Yellow-bellied Toad, the Succisa Fritillary and the Shining Hypnum.
Its registration since 2006 under Natura 2000 is the result of a territorial will, bringing together communities, users and local partners. Together, they are committed to better taking into account biodiversity issues in their activities.
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©EPAGE Doubs Dessoubre The objective of Natura 2000 is not to "close" natural heritage. The existing activities or infrastructure on a site are not called into question by the inclusion of an area in the Natura 2000 network. It is not intended to prohibit an activity that is carried out in compliance with the texts and laws in force in France.
The actions of a Natura 2000 site are reflected in the form of commitment by voluntary users in paid 5-year contracts of different types depending on the nature of the land and the targeted activity:
The Natura 2000 site coordinates the acquisition and administration of naturalistic data : inventories, studies, fauna and flora monitoring, assessments (…) relating to habitats and species of community interest which led to the designation of the site. This knowledge can be used by various local stakeholders and technical partners of EPAGE Doubs Dessoubre.
You too can participate in the preservation of natural environments from the Dessoubre Valley site, by practicing your activities in respect with the code of conduct in Natura 2000 site:
→ I don't do any campfire within and within 200 meters of woods, forests, and plantations throughout the year. This way, I prevent fire risks and protect forest resources.
→ I respect the prohibitions of bathing.
→ I stay on the roads and trails marked when I move in a natural environment.
→ I don't give up on any detritus behind me.
→ I do not venture into the tufa and waterfalls of the territory. These environments are sensitive and dangerous.
→ I do not venture into cavitiesIf I go caving, I make sure I equip myself properly and inform the relevant sports federations or associations.
→ I do not seek contact with a wild animal even if he approaches out of curiosity, and at no time do I try to touch him. At no time do I allow myself to feed a wild animal.
→ I take care not to disturb the wild animals avoiding using noisy or bright devices at night.
→ I respect the arrested municipal and prefectural regulations in force, particularly during droughts;
→ I respect the intrusion prohibitions in private propertyThe majority of the river beds in the territory are private.
→ I keep myself informed about the regulations relating to the Environmental Code as well as those specific to my activity;
Need information or clarification, contact usEPAGE Doubs Dessoubre.