Etang Neuf PlounérinThe reserve
This 160-hectare area represents a singular natural heritage inherited from the Breton farming system at the beginning of the last century. Its value can be explained both by the physical conditions of the environment (humidity, poor soil, acidity) and by human activities (grazing, mowing, afforestation…).
Successive inventories and registrations culminated in 2016 with classification as a Regional Nature Reserve. The originality of the site lies in the fact that 36% of its owners are public and 64% private. The latter have all volunteered to take part in a collaborative development project. The aim is to protect the natural heritage while maintaining human activities that are compatible with the conservation of the mosaic of habitats. A variety of environments means a wealth of flora and fauna. To date, 1,200 animal and plant species have been inventoried, including some that are rare or protected. Another special feature is the fragmentation of the reserve into 98 non-contiguous parcels. This fragmented perimeter is one stage in a global, long-term process.
