{"id":40812,"date":"2026-10-01T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lagazette-mag.io\/?p=40812"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:00:08","slug":"ile-aux-cerfs-an-island-with-ecological-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lagazette-mag.io\/en\/ile-aux-cerfs-an-island-with-ecological-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00cele aux Cerfs, an island with ecological potential"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b><\/b>The Riveo Group established the \u00cele aux Cerfs Foundation to implement a comprehensive ecological restoration plan for the area<\/b>.<\/b><\/span><\/b> <\/b><\/b>This plan is based<\/b><\/span> on collaboration with numerous stakeholders and the development of new infrastructure, such as dry toilets, an eco-museum, and nature trails, while maintaining free access for Mauritians.<\/b><\/b><\/b> Dominique Bellier<\/em><\/p>\n

Since<\/span> \u00cele aux Cerfs<\/span>offers a massive open-air picnic area, a championship golf course, and a variety of water sports facilities, the site\u2019s ecology has not been a priority thus far. But going forward,<\/span> the Riveo Group intends to create a new momentum, based on sustainable regeneration, the enhancement and respect for the natural heritage of this 300-arpents area, as well as on <\/span>a more rational organization and management of the activities it hosts.<\/span> This approach will also rely on <\/span> public participation <\/span>through various advisory committees and on raising awareness through the ecopark, nature trails,<\/span> and the eco-museum, which will be gradually implemented by the <\/span>recently established foundation <\/span>. <\/p>\n

Coming soon: the management plan<\/i> <\/span>for this project, developed by Dynamia and Thierry Lebreton, provides an ecological assessment, with a particular focus on the assets of Mangenie Islet. Surrounded by a marine protected area since the year 2000, the two islands meet the definition of sensitive areas and play<\/span> a key role in connecting the main lagoon and coastal ecosystems. Close to the coastline, they feature a wide variety of natural habitats, from dune systems to mangroves\u2026 Mangenie Islet boasts a surprising network of wetlands, ranging from semi-flooded mudflats to small ponds, including marshes and other brackish lakes. The mangrove forest is relatively large and species-rich, featuring, for example, an abundance of Bruguiera gymnorhizas<\/i>, some of which reach a remarkable height of 5 to 6 meters. And in the wetlands, a rare native water lily has also been <\/span>identified\u2026 <\/p>\n

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The Riveo Group established the \u00cele aux Cerfs Foundation to implement a comprehensive ecological restoration plan for the area. This plan is based on collaboration with numerous stakeholders and the development of new infrastructure, such as dry toilets, an eco-museum, and nature trails, while maintaining free access for Mauritians. Dominique Bellier Since \u00cele aux Cerfsoffers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":40813,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1763],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ecology"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t