Huge plots of uninhabited forest, left in their natural state by man. It is here, all along the Léguer, a small coastal river which flows into the bay of Lannion (Côtes-d'Armor), that a haven of peace thrives, the only wildlife reserve (RVS) in Brittany.
This 60 ha forest site, located in the town of Ploubezre (Côtes-d'Armor), has officially taken the name of Jane Goodall. The ethologist and anthropologist, who is still celebrating her 90th birthday, and who was recently seen in Paris imitating the cry of the chimpanzee, was touched by the place and the work carried out there by the Wild Animal Protection Association (ASPAS), which works all year round in France to protect nature and wild animals.
“Our reserves are acquired spaces, often ceded, like that of Trégor, by individuals, where nature is left to evolve freely,” explains Yolaine de la Bigne, spokesperson for ASPAS. This approach makes it possible to restore natural processes and reestablish biodiversity, both for fauna and flora – and therefore, in fineto fight against climate change. »
The Trégor Reserve, managed since its official opening in 2013 by eight volunteers and soon a game warden, is open all year round to walkers, provided that they are respectful and content with a simple stroll. No hunting or cutting of wood in RVS.
“Its particularity, which marked Jane Goodall and her team, is its riparian forest – natural vegetation along the banks of watercourses – very little altered, coupled with a forest with ancient trees and varied flora (royal osmonda, iris marshes, royal ferns, etc.) between shadow and light which allows us to offer wildlife all kinds of hiding places and shelters,” explains Yolaine de la Bigne.
Three routes are now accessible to discover the Trégor reserve, provided you request access plans from ASPAS.
