Site d'observation de la nature de Davrey

Historically, the waterways of the territory and their watersheds have been developed for different uses (exploitation of hydraulic power with mills, agricultural development with drainage, rectification of waterways, etc.). These developments have led to a significant deterioration in the ecological quality of watercourses, resulting in particular in: a loss of biodiversity in aquatic and wetland environments; a disconnection of wetlands from their waterways; deterioration of the physico-chemical quality of the water; However, these environments have a major role to play both in terms of maintaining the local ecological balance (role of ecological corridor, habitat and food source for wildlife), and in terms of health (role of filtering diffuse pollution) and public safety (flood slowing). This is how, thanks to collaborative work between the Municipality of Davrey and the Community of Municipalities of Chaourçois and Val d'Armance, the Syndicat Mixte du Bassin Versant de l'Armançon has created an unprecedented ecosystem restoration project. by its scale and its setting, in order to stop the degradation of the natural environments on the territory. The hydromorphological restoration of rivers is a key environmental issue. The restoration of the Armance and the Landion on the Davrey site has made it possible to reconnect the wetlands by creating in particular: 5 ponds; A wet flat of 3 hectares; 5000 m² of valleys and spawning grounds. The main objective of opening to the public is to discover and raise awareness of aquatic and wetland environments, their ecologies, as well as their heritage and landscape interests. Thus, 6 thematic panels have been installed and address the following themes: Ponds, valleys and flats; Ornithology; Botany and aquatic plant species; Watercourses (habitats, typology); History of the activity of the valley (breeding in particular); Wetlands and their interests. To this end, other facilities for educational purposes have been installed on the site, including: Two ornithological observatories allowing the observation of birds on the flat; A path linking the path of the Association Foncière de Remenrement (AFR) along the Landion and the path of the AFR along the Armance; A footbridge allowing to cross the Armance river. A part of the pedestrian route accessible to wheelchairs in the northern part is planned. This Landion and Armance restoration project, in addition to being beneficial for aquatic environments, is perfectly in line with the local tourist dynamic. Indeed, there is a discovery walk in the town of Davrey, allowing you to learn more about the heritage of the village. This walk has a path, "Le chemin de la Prairie", already allowing you to walk alongside the Landion. The SMBVA project, having restored and developed this path, will allow visitors to circulate and observe the fauna and flora typical of wetlands during this walk.

Last updated on 11/01/2024 - Office de Tourisme Othe Armance