We would like to start a project to
install and monitor hibernacula to preserve the herpetofauna of our
Malicorne forest. The project, overseen by our biodiversity and forestry experts, aligns with our overall commitment to preserving biodiversity. The hibernacula will be located on the edge of our forest in the Sarthe region, in a warm, sunny area near a pond or wetland. That's where they will best meet the needs of the forest's amphibians and reptiles, encouraging the populations to develop and move around their natural habitat.
The principle of a hibernaculum is to create a stack of inert and coarse materials so that the gaps and cavities serve as shelter for the fauna. The whole structure is covered with vegetation and/or geotextile and soil to prevent the core from becoming saggy and oversaturated. Access is ensured through non-clogged openings.
