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The Tree and The Water

Tour du Valat

Tour du Valat  is a research institute for the conservation of Mediterranean wetlands which was founded more than 50 years ago by Luc Hoffmann.  It is located in the heart of the Camargue and extends over an area of 2 600 hectares.

*For thousands of years, wetlands (lakes, ponds, lagoons, gravel pits, estuaries, peat bogs, alluvial valleys, pools, marshes, streams, water meadows, etc.) have provided vital resources – water, food, plants, animals, raw materials and communication routes – which are fundamental for human social, economic and cultural activities.

“in which there are natural habitats that are characteristic of the Camargue, in particular rare and threatened areas like temporary marshes, fossil dunes or montilles, and the great expanses of saline scrub or sansouires. The fauna and flora are remarkable: 590 species of plants, of which twenty are protected, more than 300 species of birds,… 1 071 ha benefited from the status of Voluntary Nature Reserve between 1984 and 2008. Since July 2008, 1 845 ha have been set under the status of  Regional Nature Reserve .”

“The Tour du Valat, it is also a unique bibliographical resource centre in the Mediterranean, specialised in Wetlands Ecology, Ornithology, Zoology, Mammalogy, Ichtyology, Herpetology, Botany. Each year, hundreds of researchers, teachers and students from the Mediterranean basin come and consult the library’s reference material.”

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Tour du Valat Estate

Rewilding estate in camargue.

The Tour du Valat Estate covers a total area of 2649 ha in two different geographical areas located in the Camargue. The Tour du Valat Estate itself, near the village of Le Sambuc (city of Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône), covers 2548 ha, including 1845 ha listed as a regional nature reserve, 715 ha of agricultural parcels and buildings, the Verdier marshes (co-managed by inhabitants of the Sambuc village), the Petit Badon Estate, and the Commanderie dunes. The Petit Saint-Jean Estate, situated in the part of the Camargue located in the Gard Department, covers 101 ha, and is about 30 kilometers further west, near the town of Saint-Laurent-d’Aigouze.

The Tour du Valat Estate project aims at the conservation and management of temporary marshes, wetlands and dry grasslands in the heart of the Camargue. Tour du Valat estate is located on an old arm of the Rhone river with extensive pastures where Camargue horses (50) and bulls (400) are raised in an extensive way. The conservation project aims at a more natural hydraulic functioning, with as much as possible natural flooding including a better match with seasonal variations expected in the Mediterranean (i.e. flooded in winter, dry in summer). Conservation efforts are mainly focused at temporary marshes, saltmarshes and dry grasslands, and waterbird wintering for which the Camargue constitutes a stronghold in Europe. On the Petit-St-Jean Estate, the objective is to experiment agroforestry practices (vineyard, fruits) with conservation of large natural areas including a pine tree woodland. A small herd of sheep (30) has been newly settled there to help with vineyard management.

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MedWet Secretariat MedWet Secretariat. La Tour du Valat. Le Sambuc. 13200 ARLES, France Tel.: +33 (0) 4 90 97 06 78, E-mail: info@medwet.org

Working for Mediterranean wetlands: get to know the MedWet team

Meet the passionate MedWet Secretariat team. We are dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of Mediterranean wetlands through our expertise in policy, communications, finance and science-based actions. We bring a diverse range of experiences and knowledge to the organization, united by our shared commitment to preserving and safeguarding these precious ecosystems of the Mediterranean region.

Isabelle Perroud, Administrative and Financial Manager

Isabelle utilizes her skills to serve MedWet by coordinating the administrative and financial management of the organization, including budgetary monitoring of projects. She also works cross-functionally on MedWet projects to facilitate their monitoring and implementation. Additionally, Isabelle coordinates the Communication Education Participation and Awareness (CEPA) program on a Mediterranean scale, including activities such as World Wetlands Day, the Wetland City label, and other communication and awareness-raising activities.

Email: perroud@medwet.org

Fluent in Arabic, English and French, Abderahim is responsible for managing the various websites and social network accounts, ensuring that MedWet’s messages are heard clearly. He is committed to using his expertise to promote the importance of Mediterranean wetlands and their crucial role in the ecosystem. Abderrahim is also involved in various communication projects run by MedWet, producing materials to enhance the organisation’s visibility to a wider audience.

Email: smari@medwet.org

Marianne Courouble, Expert in Political Advocacy

With her experience in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, Marianne brings her advocacy expertise to MedWet. With a broad understanding of the challenges facing Mediterranean wetlands, she supports MedWet’s efforts by defining strategies and advocating for effective conservation policies that protect wetlands. Her background in international negotiation helps to secure the necessary support from key decision-makers and stakeholders.

Email: courouble@medwet.org

With her experience in the MENA region and the Mediterranean basin, Sana coordinates the MedWet Managers Network, dedicated to best management practices, knowledge exchange, and public education about wetland values and services. Additionally, she contributes to World Wetlands Day, supporting activities with civil society. Sana also brings her skills to animate and promote the Wetland City label on a Mediterranean scale, having participated in the working group for the labeling of Ghar el Melh, the city where the label was created.

Email: mezoughi@medwet.org

With his background in communication, Santiago has developed his knowledge of wetlands and ecosystem services through participation in various conservation projects. He has particularly gained an understanding of issues surrounding Nature-based Solutions. Currently, Santiago is leveraging his skills to support the animation and development of a MedWet Community of Practice for a Euro-Mediterranean network of actors within the Horizon Europe Restore4cs program.

Email: restore4cs@medwet.org

Flavia Cavalière – Coordination Support, H2020 Rest-Coast

Flavia has an experience in coordinating technical projects and collaborations with various stakeholders, including governments and other actors. She has also conducted in-depth research on issues related to transformative governance, dissemination, exploitation, and tools for social transformation. Coming from a background in the blue economy, Flavia has joined MedWet’s team to contribute her skills to the H2020 Rest-Coast program.

Email: restcoast@medwet.org