Regulations to preserve the natural environment

The Loex plateau is a Natura 2000 protected area covering 1,233 hectares. To go even further in its approach, the Communauté de Communes des Montagnes du Giffre has decided to label the site as a Protected Natural Area (ENS). There are many methods available to protect nature. The actions can be taken on the following levels:

- common law level (nature reserve, park heartland, classified site). The rules of the Environment Code limit the rights of both owners and users;

contractual level (Natura 2000 site, Regional Nature Parks) via agreements between the State and local authorities to improve management and protection, with a set of regulations to follow. The Natura 2000 network is being rolled out across the European Union.

Cadastral law level on a departmental scale (Sensitive natural areas)


The aim of these regulations is twofold: to preserve biodiversity and to provide access to the public. Although the rules sometimes restrict our individual freedoms, don't forget that they are also there to allow us to visit again and again and be fascinated by all this splendour! Check out the various rules in force on site.