Project data
- Started: 1, Aug 2003
- Planned end date: 30, Jun 2008
- Executant: Mohend Mahouche
- Managing Office: WWF France
- Address:
WWF France
/ 1, Carrefour de Longchamp
75116 Paris /
France /
+33 1 55 25 84 84 - Status: active
- Modified: 3, Feb 2009
- Published: 9, Feb 2009
Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) stretching its wings. Camargue, France.
© WWF-Canon / Roger LeGUEN
Geographical location:
Europe/Middle-East > West Central Europe > France > Camargue
Summary
Nestled between the Rhone River and the Mediterranean Sea, the Camargue region in southern France is one of Europe’s largest river deltas. The marshlands are home to more than 400 species of birds, including the greater flamingo, and is famous for its wild horses, one of the world’s oldest breeds.
WWF is working in the Camargue on several ecotourism and environmental education projects. Together with local environmental organizations, an artificial islet in the Fangassier lagoon has provided a stable breeding site for the flamingoes and other bird species.
Objectives
Main objective
Develop the environmental exemplary role expected of a nature reserve dedicated to ecotourism and environmental education.
Specific objectives
- Certify tourist reception infrastructures via the EMAS process, in order to adapt it and transfer it to numerous similar sites in Europe.
- Limit the impact of external activities on the site.