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04/10/2012 - News from the protected areas Will there soon be « quiet zones » in the French Alps?
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Article 10 of the Tourism Protocol of the Alpine Convention foresees “the creation of quiet zones were no touristic infrastructure shall be developed”. Quiet zones are areas that present no particular interest from a strict biological point of view but they are exceptional and merit protection for their natural dimension, their particular calm and silence… their tranquility. |
04/10/2012 - News from the Alps White Wilderness
The board game “White Wilderness” offers teenagers and young adults in particular the possibility to reflect on the subject of wildlife and winter outdoor activities in an active and playful manner.
03/10/2012 - News from the protected areas The Nature Park as facilitator for the creations and transfer of enterprises
Facilitating and supporting the creation of new enterprises is acknowledged as an important activity to maintain and reinforce the economic vitality of a territory and its enterprises. The Regional Nature Park Chartreuse is therefore encouraging and supporting the transfer of enterprises and the creation of new activities.
02/10/2012 - News from the protected areas Alpinisme et escalade : nouvelle convention signée dans les Ecrins
Une « nouvelle » convention pour la pratique de l'alpinisme, de l'escalade et du canyoning a été signée cet été dans le Parc national des Ecrins.
02/10/2012 - News from the protected areas Nettoyons nos paysages montagnards
Du 7 au 11 juillet 2012, le Parc national du Mercantour et Mountain Wilderness, association nationale de défense de la montagne, ont célébré dix ans de fructueuse collaboration sur les opérations « Installations Obsolètes ».