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The purpose of hunting and wildlife reserves is to protect migratory birds and endangered species and to develop tools to manage wildlife and their habitats. Hunting and wildlife reserves are established, depending on their interest, by the Prefect (Article R 422-82 EC) or by the Minister responsible for hunting (national reserves Article R422-92 EC). Hunting and wildlife reserves established by prefectural decree are established at the request of the holder of the right to hunt and prohibit all hunting. They play an important role in preserving wildlife and, in particular, species that can be hunted. They also most often contribute to the protection of wildlife habitats and habitats. Established by Ministerial Order, National Hunting and Wildlife Areas are hunting and wildlife reserves of particular importance (Article R.422-92 of the Environmental Code): — either because of their extent; — either because they harbour species whose numbers are declining in all or part of the national territory or species of remarkable qualities; — either on the basis of scientific, technical studies or practical demonstrations pursued there. Legal references: — Article L. 422-27 (amended by the Law on the Development of Rural Territories of 23 February 2005) — Articles R. 422-82 to R. 422-94 of the Environmental Code — Decree of 23 September 1991 as amended.protected (ENP) which are designated or managed within an international, Community, national or local framework with a view to achieving specific objectives for the conservation of natural heritage.National hunting and wildlife reserves are protected terrestrial or marine areas managed primarily by the Office National de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage. It ensures the maintenance of sustainable cyngetic activities and the definition of a sufficient network of undisplaced spaces that can accommodate, inter alia, migratory avifauna.They fall under IUCN Category IV.Legal References: Articles L422-27 and R422-92 to R422-94 of the Environmental Code.