The Parc naturel régional du Luberon in France, an example of integration Ms Sophie Bourlon, Natura 2000 Project Manager

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1 The Parc naturel régional du Luberon in France, an example of integration Ms Sophie Bourlon, Natura 2000 Project Manager Provence Alpes Côte d Azur, France under the auspices of Unesco

2 Regional Natural Parks of France 51 Regional Natural Parks Inhabited rural area nationally recognized for its valuable local heritage and landscape, but also for its fragility

3 What is the purpose of such a park? To protect and promote the natural and human resources, and the cultural heritage by implementing an innovative and environmentally-friendly policy of land-use planning By encouraging economic, social and cultural development

4 What roles does it play? 1. To protect and manage natural resources, landscapes and cultural heritage 2. To participate in land-use planning and land development 3. To foster economic and social development 4. To provide education and information 5. To encourage experimentation

5 How are Regional Natural Parks organized? Actions are defined and implemented by the management team in compliance with the Park Charter Management team of elected representatives French Region(s) Department(s) Towns and villages Local partners Working committees advisory boards Scientific committee Director and a technical permanent team

6 What makes Regional Natural Parks different from other protected areas? Complementary objectives of protection and economic development A voluntary commitment Management and protection measures based on advice and contracts vs regulations

7 Luberon Regional Park Parc naturel regional du Luberon (1977) Région Provence- Alpes-Côte d Azur 2 counties 77 municipalities Surface : km2 More than 170,000 inhabitants

8 Luberon Park issues with natural ressources Natural heritage 1/3 of the french flora (1800 upper plants species) 45% of French vertebrates (270 vertebrates species) 660 spider species 587 insect taxa of heritage significance

9 Landscapes

10 Herbs and truffle picking Luberon Park issues with natural ressources Grazing

11 Luberon Park issues with natural ressources Fire risk Historical heritage Welcoming people Scientific surveys

12 Forestry Wood used as a resource for firewood, in the paper industry and as softwood lumber

13 Luberon forest charter Local strategy for forest management / governance Towns and forest stakeholders have co-designed a forest charter for the Luberon territory Objectives and actions regarding the natural ressources management of both private and public forests

14 Luberon forest charter Steering comitee for integrated governance based on : Joining private owners for integrated forest management Structuring timber sector (softwood lumber, wood energy) Preserving biodiversity (ex. old-growth network) Communication Specific concrete actions

15 Luberon forest charter: associations of private owners Les Brousses : 30 owners involved ; 1000 ha Ocres : 104 owners involved ; 450 ha Villeuve-Niozelles : 18 owners involved ; 72 ha Pays d Aigues In progress On hold Active Active

16 Members of the association Owners involved in the Ocres

17 The Ochre integrated management plan Characteristics & issues

18 The Ochre integrated management plan Characteristics & issues

19 The Ochre integrated management plan - Actions Plan simple de gestion de l association syndicale libre des Ocres : Actions (Extract)

20 The Ochre integrated management plan - Actions

21 Management integrating landscape and environmental issues example Joining private owners in the Ocres

22 Sustainable forestry : How we preserve forest biodiversity with single owners? Dialogue during the elaboration of forest s management plans and before wood cuts : ecological diagnosis actions : period of tranquility for bird nesting in sensitive areas, maintain of old-growth forests, protected plants

23 How we preserve forest biodiversity with owners Ecological diagnosis for private and public forest : The owner/forest manager sends a description of the forest characteristics to the Park experts The Park database about forest issues is shared with the owner and forest manager The experts visit the forest if necessary

24 How we preserve forest biodiversity with owners Ecological diagnosis for private and public forest : The Park experts exchanges with owner and forest manager on planned actions and cuts The Park experts ask for management plan adjustments regarding issues enlighted The Park experts give assistance to implement the actions (Natura 2000 contracts for example)

25 Global Information System - Shared geodatabase

26 GIS for global regional strategy towards biodiversity

27 @ SIT PNR PACA Data capture and analysis Decision support for the territories

28 Awareness, education Tools, workshops on the field To learn and exchange with stakeholders

29 Events

30 Equipment to welcome people with disabilities

31 Integration : examples in Natura 2000 sites

32 9 Natura 2000 sites km2

33 Natura 2000 sites in France Participative approach Voluntary commitment with financial incentive Assessment of possible repercussions before any operation A Steering committee and technical groups (local authorities, technical specialists, users ) Contracts & charter Natura 2000 Agro environmental measures To prevent damage to habitats and species

34 Natura 2000 in France / Luberon An Administrator (the Luberon Park) A Project manager selected by the steering committee. implements the actions agreed on and planned with the steering committee Financing The European fund (EAFRD) managed by the regional council. For the period : 10 Millions euros for Natura 2000 for the Region. Up to 100% Also contract between Park and Region

35 Natura 2000 contract to save trees of ecological interest, and whole sections of old growth forests Species and habitats of european interest: Chiropters: Barbastella 1, Myotis bechsteinii 2 Insects: Osmoderma 4, Cerambyx cerdo 5, Lucanus cervus 6, Rosalia alpina 7 Habitats: Beech and Oak Forests

36 Grassland management and grazing supervision Contracts to clear and restore open areas Cooperation with the sheperds and specific agricultural contracts with the cattle owners. Scientific study of climate change with alpine parks CERPAM - specific PNRL regional funding.

37 Many thanks for your attention Copyrights PNRL, GCP,, CRPF, Fédération des Parcs naturels régionaux de France, David Tatin