Visit animated National parks
In March 2007 creation of the Amazonian Park of Guyana and National park of the Meeting, France takes into account 9 national parks
What a national park?
A National park is a monument of nature, recognized with the national plan and international like a territory of exception, as well by its landscapes as by fauna and the flora which it shelters.
Combination of remarkable spaces, a preserved biodiversity and a mode of governorship and management which enables them to preserve the wealth of them, they are marked by a strong will to reconcile there the protection of nature and the development of the human activities, in the respect of the uses and traditions.
Core of park and surface of accession
The law of April 14th, 2006 amends the missions of the national parks and their operating processes to answer the current stakes of sustainable development.
The core of the park is a space of excellence, where the priority is given to the protection of the mediums, of the animal species and vegetable, of the landscapes, and the cultural heritage. It is covered by a specific regulation.
The territory of the park is also composed of a surface of accession. Common the close relations of the core of the park, and belonging to the optimal surface, have the possibility of adhering to the guidelines of the park. The charter project of each park is jointly elaborate with the local actors. It is forwarded to public survey.
A true ecological solidarity is established between the core of the park, fragile and protected natural jewel, and the surface of accession, whose remarkable spaces require a sustainable development.
To protect and share
The harmony enters nature and the crop frames the character of the national parks to the Frenchwoman.
Territories of reference, accession and commitment, they are also places of discovered and resourcing for the man.
They cause the emotion, the imaginary one, the creativity, the respect. They give the desire for sharing this inheritance and all to implement to preserve it for the future generations.
The national parks cover terrestrial and maritime fields varied and represent by their optimal perimeters nearly 8% of French territory 19 420 km ²). They attract each year more than illion visitors.
National parks of France
National parks of France has vocation to create link between the public body of the national parks to strengthen their common crop; it has the role of making them radiate on the levels national and international. It also contributes to the quality improvement of their management, while bringing his technical and administrative contest. Lastly, it aims at supporting the coordination of their shares and their communication.
National parks of France was created in 2006. It is a national public body in administrative matter, placed under the supervision of the Minister in charge for protection of nature.