01 The Project

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01 Project

LIFE RESQUE ALPYR is a project that promotes conservation actions and recovery of habitats and species of flora and fauna

02 Action Sites

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02 Action sites

Aquatic continental systems are scarce environments highly threatened

03 Targeted species

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03 Targeted species

The fauna and flora of freshwater systems is very sensitive to anthropogenic disturbances

04 Public awareness

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04 Public awareness

The project aims to disseminate the heritage value of natural areas and the impact of invasive species

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RESTORATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN PROTECTED AREAS IN THE ALPS AND PYRENEES

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Invasive fish, altered lakes

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We participated in the XXXVII Field Days of Physical Geography

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