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“Protected species” exemption request file – Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels Corsica

Public consultation on a request for exemption for a study on the Balearic green toad in Corsica, file submitted by the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels Corsica

“Protected species” exemption request file for capture with immediate release with biological sample collection

The request has been filed with DREAL

regional directorate for the environment, planning and housing of Corsica, by the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels Corsica on September 30, 2024. It concerns a study on the origin and structuring of Balearic green toad populations in Corsica (Balearic green toad). This study is part of the Green Toad PNA.

The request concerns the following strictly protected amphibian species:

The quantity would be around 300 individuals over 3 years, for samples of DNA materials for a genetic study, saliva taken from the mouth of the Green Toad using a swab.

This request was submitted for a period of 3 years (2025-2027).

The implementation of this study requires a waiver, which is based on:

• capture with immediate release;
• the intentional disruption of specimens for biometric measurements and identification through photographs of profiles;
• the collection of genetic material (saliva using a swab);
• the possession of dead specimens or biological samples and their use.

This protected species falls under the ministerial decree of January 8, 2021 establishing the list of amphibians and reptiles represented in metropolitan territory, protected throughout the national territory and the terms of their protection

The protected species: the Green toad is within ministerial competence. It falls under the decree of July 9, 1999 establishing the list of protected vertebrate species threatened with extinction in France and whose distribution area exceeds the territory of a department.

This protected species requires an opinion from the National Nature Protection Council (CNPN).

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In accordance with the law of December 27, 2012 relating to public participation and in application of articles L.120-1 et seq. of the environmental code for public decisions having an impact on the environment and more precisely L.123 -19 et seq. of the Environmental Code, you can make any observations you deem useful on this matter.

You will find the documents above or also, in paper format, in the premises of DREAL

regional directorate for the environment, planning and housing from Corsica, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the address below.

The consultation is open from December 2, 2024 to December 18, 2024 inclusive.

You can send your observations as well as your first and last name and contact details electronically to the following address:

DREAL from Corsica

Biodiversity Water and Landscapes Service

Public Consultation

Building Paglia Orba

Place called the Cross of Alexander

Alata Road

20 090 Ajaccio

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