Wallonia Nature Network - Catalogue of actions (2013)

Given the difficulty to realise a Nature Plan, Wallonia decided to create a progressive catalogue of concrete and realistic actions, and whose implementation would bring tangible results. It was presented to the Walloon government in July 2013, and will be re-presented end 2013 for approval, after consultation with the advisory committees and concerned administrations. The catalogue, its annual assessment and proposals for new action sheets will be presented annually to the Walloon Government. A steering committee and an animation cell will be set up. Once implemented, the catalogue would significantly increase the carrying capacity for wildlife in the Walloon region. Particular emphasis is put on the consideration of nature by all actors of the territory. As it is an open approach underpinned by a participatory process, the goal is to gradually expand the partnership while developing the catalogue of measures. Creating a label "Network Wallonia Nature" will bring together and federate the actions already underway and new projects in favour of nature. This Wallonia Nature Network will also offer recognition and visibility to field actors through numerous communication tools.

The actions are divided along 4 axes:

• 0. A basic axis: Create and maintain the dynamics

The involvement of the concerned actors through education and information;

• 1. A transverse axis: Integrate biodiversity protection in all areas of human activity

The integration of biodiversity in human activities by adapting methods of management and the consideration of the impacts of all new projects on biodiversity: alternatives, mitigation and / or compensation;

• 2. A vertical axis: Develop specific actions for threatened species and habitats

Increasing biodiversity through the protection of sites of high biological interest and through the development of biodiversity-friendly habitats;

• 3. A legislative axis: Modernize legislation

Adapting regulatory and planning instruments (decrees, orders, specifications, etc.) so that they are consistent with the current legislation on nature, hunting, fishing and forestry.

An action sheet is associated to each action, which includes the operational objective for 2018, the actors involved, a description of the action with follow-up indicators (actions and results), etc.