Dans le cadre de leur engagement continu pour la protection des petites zones humides, la Société nationale de protection de la nature (SNPN) devient co-animatrice du Pôle-relais mares et vallées alluviales au côté de l’Association Nationale des Élus des Bassins (ANEB). Ce partenariat vise à stimuler des actions de conservation, de protection et de restauration des mares, écosystèmes aquatiques vitaux […]
Société Nationale de Protection de la Nature
Founded in 1854, SNPN is the first nature protection association in France. Recognized as a public utility, its mission is the protection of wild spaces and species, relying on the scientific foundations of ecology and conservation biology.
03 Our Actions
03 Our Actions
Colloque du centenaire
Colloque international “Défendre la nature. De 1923 à aujourd’hui” Revenir au Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle 100 ans après. Rares sont les occasions de célébrer un centenaire en matière de protection de la nature tant ces préoccupations semblent récentes à nos concitoyens. Or il y a 100 ans, plus de 300 personnes venues du monde entier se sont rassemblées à Paris […]
03 Our Actions
Restauration et création de réseaux de petites zones humides
Refuges pour de nombreuses espèces particulièrement dans des territoires anthropisés, les mares sont des sources de biodiversité. Elles sont également de véritables puits de carbone avec une assimilation parmi les plus élevées des écosystèmes. Leur densité, leur connectivité, leur bon état de conservation en réseau conditionnent leur rôle dans l’adaptation des espèces en réponse au changement climatique. Ce sont ainsi […]
04 – Our Journals
Le Courrier de la Nature
Le Courrier de la Nature is a bimonthly dedicated to the protection of nature. Aimed at a broad audience, it strives to introduce the fauna and flora of our planet, as well as the ecosystems associated with them.
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Zones Humides Infos
Established in 1993, Zones Humides Infos is a biannual journal aimed at deciphering scientific, technical, and legal topics related to wetlands and ensuring the circulation and dissemination of information about these environments.
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05 – National Nature Reserves
SNPN’s daily commitment to wetland environments includes managing three national reserves in wetland areas. Within the national reserves of Camargue, Grand-Lieu, and the Plaine des Maures, dedicated teams work tirelessly to fulfill their entrusted mission. SNPN employees handle reserve management, taking into account the stakeholders who live and work in these areas. They protect the environments and their biodiversity from the dangers of climate change, urban sprawl, pollution risks, and invasive species. Moreover, they raise awareness among the general public about the beauty and richness of these territories, aiming to reconcile society with nature.
National Nature Reserve
of Camargue
Step into the oldest and one of the largest national nature reserves in metropolitan France.
By visiting the reserve, you will have the chance to walk near wild animals going about their activities in complete freedom. At times, you might feel alone in the world amidst all this vibrant life and sometimes very rare species.
You can also enjoy, throughout the year, one of the most beautiful lights, enhancing your photographs.
National Nature Reserve
of Lake Grand-Lieu
Fourteen kilometers southwest of Nantes, Lake Grand-Lieu is one of the largest natural lakes in the French plain.
Benefiting from nature reserve status since 1980 (2700 hectares), this site, with exceptional biological richness, is one of the most beautiful wetlands in Europe and is listed on the Ramsar Convention’s international importance wetlands list.
National Nature Reserve
of the Plaine des Maures
Discover the Plaine des Maures: a rich ecosystem hosting 30 habitats, including 11 of community interest and 3 priority habitats.
Between protected floristic and faunistic species, this reserve serves as a backdrop for harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, encompassing viticulture, wildfire defense, hunting, and much more.
