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> Geographical situation > Natural history of the Ain > Natural habitats and rare species > The Ain : an undeniably valuable heritage |
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> Lasting commitments > Restore and manage nature around the Ain > Make better use of the area surrounding the Ain > Inform the public |
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The main objectives are to provide lasting protection for the site and even to restore it, and to enhance it for the benefit of the public. - Why is it necessary to intervene in a wild natural environment ? There has always been human intervention on this site: in the past, animals were grazed on the "brotteaux", the marshy flood plains. The abandonment of grazing, the economic and demographic development of the territory and its impact on the way the river functions, have led to a lower heritage value. Today, we are not seeking to change the nature of the site, which remains exceptional, but only to maintain it and enable the river to play to the full its role as a driving force in biodiversity. - Will leisure activities be banned ? No, quite the opposite ! Anglers, hunters, ramblers, kayakers, bathers, … all need a site of a good ecological quality to practise their pastime. In the end, they are the great defenders of conservation ! Their massive participation as volunteers in the riverside clean-up operations is the perfect example of that. - How are the inhabitants of the territory involved in the LIFE Programme ? The organisation of the management of the site and the decision-making are entrusted to the elected representatives of the local authorities (village and town councils, the Departement, …) and associations of users. They inform the inhabitants of their decisions via the twice-yearly "River Ain" newsletter, which is distributed to 26 000 homes, Internet, a roving exhibition, and the youngest members of the community benefit from schools events. Everyone is free to express their opinion to their councillor or by contacting the SVBA directly. - What "pluses" does Natura 2000 bring ? It represents the recognition, at European Union level, of the heritage interest of our site Conceived as a network of sites, it means the possibility of sharing the experiences of other European sites It is an opportunity to participate actively in saving the European natural heritage It offers the possibility of benefiting from European funds to help in the preservation of the site |
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