Conservatoire d'espaces naturels
What we do
Preservation of cultural and traditional natural landscapes. Photo credit: V. Thibaut/CEN Allier
What we do
Preservation of cultural and traditional natural landscapes. Photo credit: CEN Normandie
What we do
Nature conservation & biodiversity/species protection with grazing animals. Photo credit: CEN Champagne-Ardenne
What we do
Nature conservation & biodiversity/species protection with grazing animals. Photo credit: CEN Normandie
What we do
Nature conservation & biodiversity/species protection with grazing animals. Photo credit: CEN Hauts-de-France
What we do
Nature conservation & biodiversity/species protection with grazing animals. Photo credit: CEN Hauts-de-France
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Conservatoire d'espaces naturels
Rue de la Juine 199
45160 Olivet
France
Conservatoire d'espaces naturels
Founded:
1989
National structure:
Umbrella organisation with 23 member organisations and 8000 members
Biogeographical regions covered:
Atlantic, Continental, Alpine, Mediterranean
Collaboration with farmers:
1500 per year
Main activities:
- Nature conservation & biodiversity/species protection with grazing animals
- Preservation of cultural and traditional natural landscapes
- Protecting cultural and natural values in the region
Collaboration:
- with European countries: Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Netherlands, Romania, Spain
The Fédération Conservatoires d’Espaces Naturels (FCEN) is the French umbrella organisation of all 23 Conservatoires d’Espaces Naturels (CENs) distributed all over France. Through a concerted approach and their territorial assets CENs have been helping to preserve the French natural heritage landscapes for over 40 years.
Grouped into a national Federation, the Metropolitan and Overseas Conservatoires sustainably manage a coherent and functional network of 3,700 natural sites covering 180,000 hectares.
The 23 CENs are non-profit organisations of public interest. From their origins, with the support of the State, Europe, local authorities, and private partners, they have become recognised as managers for the relevance of their action built on consultations as well as their sources of reference for their scientific and technical expertise. The CENs form partnerships and complementary relations between all biodiversity stakeholders coordinating territorial projects. Since 2009, the CENs have been recognised in law, by specific approval. CENs support the implementation of more than 250 Natura 2000 objectives’ documents (DOCOB) and work with about 1,500 farmers around France.
For over 20 years FCEN and the CENs have led many LIFE projects to conserve nature together with communities, farmers, and other stakeholders. As an umbrella organisation the Federation fosters exchange, offers advice for its members and carries out projects.