
Northwest
Réserve naturelle régionale de l'étang d'Amel: Protected Wetland Geography in Grand Est
Exploring the landscape and habitat history of France's first regional nature reserve
Spanning 147 hectares in the Meuse department, Réserve naturelle régionale de l'étang d'Amel provides a detailed look at a traditional Lorraine pond ecosystem. The site features a mix of reedbeds, marshes, and meadows that offer a sanctuary for protected bird and amphibian species. As a foundational project for French regional conservation, the reserve remains a vital case study in maintaining natural wetland structure within a managed agricultural landscape.
- Area
- 1.47 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- IV














