SRCE: Ecological units in Pays de la Loire

Regional Ecological Coherence Schemes (RCS) are framework documents developed in each region, updated and monitored jointly by the region (Regional Council) and the State (DREAL or DRIEE) in association with a regional committee “green and blue strips”. They identify the regional green and blue frame, define the objectives for the preservation and restoration of the elements of this framework and provide for measures and actions to achieve those objectives. Pursuant to Article R. 371-29 of the Environmental Code, each SRCE includes a map atlas composed, inter alia, of: — a mapping of the elements of the regional green and blue screen on a scale of 1/100.000; — a mapping of the preservation or restoration objectives assigned to the elements of the green and blue frame on a scale of 1/100.000, identifying the main obstacles to the functionality of ecological continuity; — a schematic regional synthesis map of the elements of the green and blue frame; — a mapping of priority actions included in the Strategic Action Plan. The elements to be included in the maps provided for in this article are specified in the framework document adopted pursuant to Article L. 371-2 of the Environmental Code. The Environmental Code states that the CERS must be taken into account by: — planning documents and projects of the State, local and regional authorities and their groupings, in the context of their revision or preparation. Urban planning documents (SCOT and PLU), SAGE and SDAGE are in particular covered by this consideration; — linear State transport infrastructure projects, — projects subject to impact assessment.