Ecological restoration of the Pédestarrès peat bog

Solution ID
External links
http://blog.lamaisondelamontagne.org/public/images/2012/Pedestares.pdf
Description of solution
Summary (Challenges; Objectives)

The aim is to restore the site and enhance its value, in particular through the reappropriation of the peat bog by the local inhabitants. The Pédestarrès peat bog is a site of high value for the conservation of biodiversity: one of the rare domed peat bogs in the Pyrenees characterised by habitats of priority interest, threatened species and a major functional role. It is also a site of exceptional scientific interest in terms of palynology, which has made it possible to trace the history of the vegetation of the Pyrenees over the last 27,000 years. 

Technical characteristics

From an ecological point of view, it is a question of restoring the conditions for the development of activity, i.e. the creation of peat. Only this natural activity can guarantee the sustainability of the site. At the same time, the municipality and its partners must create around the peat bog a tourist centre, creating local jobs. 

Location Latitude
43.0865000000
Location Longitude
-0.4193280000
Keywords
Ecosystem (s) impacted
Wetlands
Hazard(s) concerned
Droughts
Other challenges
Biodiversity
Exposition
Exposed assets
I don’t know
Is there population exposed?
I don’t know
Activity
Are there jobs created in the nature-based sector?
Yes, Less than 5
Are there new employments in tourism sector, sport activities or recreational activites ?
Yes between 5 and 10
Are there new activities in the tourism sector , sport activities or recreational activites?
Yes, Less than 5
Are there new/traditional activities that increased?
I don't know
International classification
Sustainable development goals addressed
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
Actors
Who are the beneficiaries of the action
Inhabitant, Municipality
Organizations involved in the implementation of the action

Louvie-Juzon town councilWater agency of Adour-garonneNational Park of the PyreneesDepartment of Atlanctic Pyrenees

Temporal aspects
Design life time of the action
More than 10 years
Implementation time of the action
Between 2 and 5 years
Risk reduction
Hazard
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Exposure
+
Vulnerability
+
Feasibility
Technical Feasibility
+
Economic Feasibility
+
Environment
Water
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Soil
+
Vegetation
+
Landscape
+
Biodiversity
+
Society
Quality of Life
+
Community involvement
+
Landscape Heritage
+
Economy
Revitalization
0
Local Economy
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