Petite Camargue Alsacienne

Description

Located in the extreme south-east of the Haut-Rhin department, in the heart of the Trois Pays region, the Petite Camargue Alsacienne is Alsace?s first National Nature Reserve, classified in 1982. It stretches over 15 kilometers in length and 1 to 2 kilometers in width, within the former major Rhine bed, in its characteristic braided zone. This exceptional location, at the crossroads of several biogeographical influences, explains the remarkable richness of its natural environments.

A veritable mosaic of habitats, the reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. At the heart of the alluvial Rhine plain, its ecosystems are intimately linked to the Upper Rhine, the history of its development and the major ecological restoration work carried out over the years.

Created to preserve the emblematic habitats and species of the Rhine plain, the reserve is now a protected natural area of national importance. The reserve is managed by a committed association of employees and volunteers committed to the protection and enhancement of this exceptional heritage.

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