Forest management in the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, a Biosphere Reserve

Abstract

The Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, a biosphere reserve, is covered by 60% of forest. 60% are state forest, 25% belong to communes and 15% are private forest. In 1997 the Cooperation Syndicate for the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park and the French Forestry Commission (ONF) signed an agreement to organise activities in the field of training, knowledge, forest management, nature conservation, facilities for the public, transboundary cooperation and communication. This paper presents the final results of this agreement with the actions achieved and a critical overview of its implementation. Finally it considers the follow-up of this partnership with various projects.