Montjuzet Park

Maintenance and management of urban nature, Protection of natural ecosystems, Monitoring and maintenance of habitats and/or biodiversity

-Offering a green zone in the middle of the city to the citizens who can enjoy a spectacular view over the city and the volcanoes chain of Auvergne -Maintain biodiversity by avoiding pesticides -Habitat for fauna -Leisure and recreational purposes (jogging, playground areas for children, picnic) -9 hectares of the park untouched to preserve the "ecological richness" (Ref. 1) -4 Hives to produce honey (Ref 2) The LPO designation held by the park has four principles (Ref. 7): 1. Create conditions conducive to the installation of wild fauna and flora By protecting birds and nature by ensuring the tranquility of the place, in particular during sensitive periods such as during nesting and extreme cold. By diversifying and developing, depending on the surface of my Refuge, environments favorable to wild flora and fauna, such as a country hedge, a pond or a dry stone wall. By favoring the planting of species that grow naturally in my region, more resistant to climatic conditions and adapted to the local fauna. 2: Limit use of chemicals By adopting an ecological management method for my Refuge and by preferring manual weeding techniques or organic products if an intervention is really necessary. By preferring natural fertilizers (compost, nettle manure, etc.) for demanding plants such as fruit trees or vegetables, by promoting plant associations and disease-reducing auxiliaries. 3: Reduce impact on the environment By adopting eco-citizen actions, in particular by making reasonable use of natural resources such as water and by recycling my household waste. 4. Create space without hunting for biodiversity By committing myself not to hunt in the Refuge if it is located in an area where hunting can be practiced. By taking any useful step, at the initiative and with the advice of the LPO, so that hunting can be prohibited there as soon as possible Honey production (Ref 1 & 2)

"Its twenty hectares offer the possibility of great walks and its picnic areas the occasion of pleasant lunches on the grass." (Ref. 2) No pesticides are used to preserve biodiversity and playgrounds for children (Ref.1) "4 hives installed" and "Mediterranean garden" (Ref. 2) "Since 2010, the City and the Unaf (National Union of French Beekeeping) are bound by a convention for the installation, monitoring and exploitation of apiaries" "In 2016, the city was awarded the APIcité® label, thanks to its local policy on pollinator protection." (Ref. 2) All those initiatives of preserving habitat and biodiversity have helped the park to receive the label LPO (the first association for the protection of nature in France). "Located on a hill at an altitude of 486 m, in a protected urbanization zone, this park of 26 hectares, the largest of Clermont-Ferrand, offers a privileged view on the city and on the volcanic chain of Auvergne." (Ref. 1)

• Local government/Municipality
• Citizens or community groups