Protected areas in France : a diversity of tools for the conservation of biodiversity
2013
Protected areas are an essential part of biodiversity, geodiversity and landscape conservation strategies. In France, protected areas cover nearly 20% of land area and involve numerous stakeholders. This publication describes the French system of protected areas. We hope it will help the reader better understand the essential contribution of these mechanisms to the protection of France's natural heritage, land management and, more broadly, sustainable development.