(ZNIEFF) Natural Areas of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Type II Interest in Pays de la Loire

Natural Areas of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Type II Interest (Second Generation updated as part of the permanent inventory) in Pays de la Loire. The sectors which may be concerned cover the entire national territory, land, river and sea (including overseas departments). They must be particularly interesting from an ecological point of view, in particular because of the balance or richness of the ecosystems they constitute, the presence of rare and threatened plant or animal species. **Origin** Scan on screen on SCAN25 background. The ZNIEFF inventory is carried out at the regional level by specialists whose work is validated by the Regional Scientific Council for Natural Heritage (RSNSC) appointed by the Regional Prefect of the Region. The data are then transmitted to the National Museum of Natural History by DIREN (responsible for the technical, administrative and financial coordination of the inventory at regional level) for assessment and integration into the national computerised register. Regions may be involved in the conduct of this inventory within the scope of their competences. In addition, local and regional authorities can contribute to the knowledge of natural heritage through the production of local inventories. The prefect of the region, the prefects of departments and the other local and regional authorities concerned shall be informed of these drawings. The inventory is conducted under the scientific responsibility of the MNHN. When drawing up a plan, programme or project, the prefect shall communicate to the competent municipality or public institution of inter-communal cooperation any information contained in the inventory relevant to that preparation.