Regional nature reserve of the étangs de Mépieu
Presentation
In the nature reserve, the succession of wetlands (lakes, peat bogs, ponds) and dry areas (dry grassland, juniper heaths, boxwood formations, oak forests) is a typical of Isle Crémieu.
Key figures: 161 hectares, 85 habitats, 650 plant species, 180 bird species, 35 mammal species, 49 dragonfly species.
This mosaic of environments is a fundamental element in explaining the interest of the site. One of the factors of this diversity is water: from its absence (dry grassland) to its gradual presence (marshy areas then ponds) or variable (temporarily flooded banks), it dictates where species settle, according to their requirements (the European Pond Turtle that lives in wetlands and breeds in dry grasslands is a good illustration of this balance).
For many generations, this site has been a place for agricultural, fishing and hunting activities that shaped the environments and influenced the presence of species. During some thirty years, the change in traditional practices led to the degradation of natural areas. Management of the Regional Nature Reserve is now carried out with local and institutional stakeholders, within an advisory management committee, with the aim of bequeathing the riches of our natural heritage to future generations.
The actions chosen are directed towards reasoned practices aimed at maintaining open spaces by mowing, grazing and controlling water levels.
The management of the reserve must enable the mosaic of habitats to be preserved, a symbol of the natural and cultural heritage, characteristic of Isle Crémieu. This diversity of habitats can accommodate a large number of species, many of which are considered as heritage. Particular attention is paid to rare species for which the reserve plays an important role in terms of population (European Pond Turtle, Green Tree Frog, Red Pasqueflower, Carex Bohemica, Golden Dock).
The manager organises numerous guided tours every year to introduce the reserve to the general public and schoolchildren.
This mosaic of environments is a fundamental element in explaining the interest of the site. One of the factors of this diversity is water: from its absence (dry grassland) to its gradual presence (marshy areas then ponds) or variable (temporarily flooded banks), it dictates where species settle, according to their requirements (the European Pond Turtle that lives in wetlands and breeds in dry grasslands is a good illustration of this balance).
For many generations, this site has been a place for agricultural, fishing and hunting activities that shaped the environments and influenced the presence of species. During some thirty years, the change in traditional practices led to the degradation of natural areas. Management of the Regional Nature Reserve is now carried out with local and institutional stakeholders, within an advisory management committee, with the aim of bequeathing the riches of our natural heritage to future generations.
The actions chosen are directed towards reasoned practices aimed at maintaining open spaces by mowing, grazing and controlling water levels.
The management of the reserve must enable the mosaic of habitats to be preserved, a symbol of the natural and cultural heritage, characteristic of Isle Crémieu. This diversity of habitats can accommodate a large number of species, many of which are considered as heritage. Particular attention is paid to rare species for which the reserve plays an important role in terms of population (European Pond Turtle, Green Tree Frog, Red Pasqueflower, Carex Bohemica, Golden Dock).
The manager organises numerous guided tours every year to introduce the reserve to the general public and schoolchildren.
Période(s) d'ouvertureAll year round.
Themes
- classifications :
- Nature Reserve
- Water :
- Pond
Contact
Regional nature reserve of the étangs de Mépieu
38510
Creys-Mépieu
Phone : +33 4 74 92 48 62
- Spoken language(s) :
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Réserve naturelle régionale des étangs de Mépieu
38510
Creys-Mépieu
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.7449
Longitude : 5.434745