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A synergy of actors :

- the SBVA (Lower Ain Valley ssociation), the initiator and coordinator of the LIFE-Nature program, has overall charge of the consultation process and communication surrounding the Program (présentation du Syndicat)

- the CRAEN (Rhône-Alpes Natural Areas conservation body) is in charge of coordinating the "nature" studies, drawing up the natura 2000 Objectives document, organising the use and land management of the site in connection with the work for which it is responsible : the restoration and conservation of natural environments and the management of the area's use by the public.

-the FDCA (Departemental Hunting Federation of the Ain) is participating in maintaining the dry grasslands by reinforcing the rabbit population.

- the ONF (National Forestry Commission) has been involved in putting together the Programme and acts as manager of natural environments for the accomplishment of various actions.


A synergy of financiers :


Financial partners Amount (€) %
European Union 861 097 50%
SBVA (Lower Ain Valley association) 28 419 1,65%
CRAEN (Rhône-Alpes Natural Areas conservation body) 1 -
FDCA (Departemental Hunting Federation of the Ain) 4 400 0,25 %
Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development 353 050 20,5%
Rhône-Alpes Regional Council 172 219 10%
Departemental Council of the Ain 130 789 7,6%
AERMC (Rhône-Mediterranean-Corsica Water Agency) 172 219 10%
TOTAL COST OF PROJECT 1 722 194 -





















Financial partners