Wetland Information

Wetland name: Etang de la Bomborinette

Country: France

Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 33,6

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Proposed

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: Fondation Tour du Valat

Type of organization:

• Site manager
• NGO/foundation

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Salt marsh
• Seasonal or temporary pond/marsh

Type of degradation:

• Habitat degradation/change
• Changes in water regime
• Salinization

Causes of degradation:

• Infrastructures (dams, roads, coast/river banks, etc.)
• Deficient/inadequate management
• Climate change

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Excavation/dredging using machinery
• Artificial channels/pipes (drainage, water supply, etc.)
• Landscaping
• Vegetation cutting/control

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• Site manager

Within a legally protected area:

• International
• National

If international, under which figure of protection?

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