The Loiret Hunters’ Federation has been involved since 1991 in setting up tools and financial resources to preserve and replant hedges for wildlife and environmental purposes.
To date, more than 250 hedge agreements have been signed between the federation and local hunting societies.
The Federation was also directly involved in the ecological compensation program for the A19 motorway, by implementing 16 km of hedges.
Country: France
Region: Centre-Val de Loire
Starting date: 1991
Species characteristics: Small game plains & migratory (huntable) & not huntable species
Type of actions: Management of habitats and Wildlife
Leading partners: Fédération départementale des chasseurs du Loiret