Wetland Information

Wetland name: Le marais de la Grande Palun

Country: France

Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 117,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: N/A

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: Pas de restauration en cours mais 2 thèses en écologie pour sa restauration

Type of organization:

• University/scientific

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Salt marsh

Type of degradation:

• Changes in water regime
• Chemical pollution of water
• Negative effects on rare or endangered species

Causes of degradation:

• Industry
• Urban/tourist development
• Toxic waste dumping (chemical, industrial, agriculture, etc.)
• Non-toxic waste dumping (domestic, debris, etc.)

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Water treatment/purification

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• Site manager
• University/scientific

Within a legally protected area:

• National

If international, under which figure of protection?

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