{"id":6396,"date":"2025-11-28T13:51:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/biodiversity\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:54:07","slug":"biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"GutPushArticles BgColor GutContainer-full\">\n        <div class=\"GutPushArticles-container\">\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Center\">\n                    <span class=\"GutTitle-surtitle\">A compass for the state of biodiversity, landscapes, geology and agriculture <\/span>\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">The Environmental Observatory in place since 2007, one of the first in France<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Observe and understand our surroundings to limit our impact on the environment<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"GutPushArticles-inner \">\n                                    <div class=\"GutPushArticles-container \" >\n                        <div class=\"GutPushArticles-list \">\n                                                            <div class=\"GutPushArticles-wrap \">\n                                                                            <picture class=\"GutPushArticles-picture\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-28-135531.jpg\"\n                                                 alt=\"Biodiversit\u00e9\" \/>\n                                        <\/picture>\n                                                                        <div class=\"GutPushArticles-content\">\n                                                                                    <h2 class=\"GutPushArticles-title\">Integrating our work into the landscape<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"GutPushArticles-text Content\">\n                                                Acting on the quality of habitats and ecosystems in addition to regulatory obligations. We are a ski area that is aware of the impact it has on the local environment, but we rehabilitate ecosystems following construction work by revegetating, rehabilitating and reshaping to respect the integration of the landscape. \n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"GutPushArticles-wrap \">\n                                                                            <picture class=\"GutPushArticles-picture\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-28-140145.jpg\"\n                                                 alt=\"Biodiversit\u00e9\" \/>\n                                        <\/picture>\n                                                                        <div class=\"GutPushArticles-content\">\n                                                                                    <h2 class=\"GutPushArticles-title\">The state of conservation of natural environments<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"GutPushArticles-text Content\">\n                                                Forestry: reforestation of the Magland forest (2 ha\/year for 5 years), maintenance of the cembra forest at Flaine and management plans to preserve biodiversity. Wetlands: restoration of 3 areas by 2030 and 2:1 compensation in the event of impact. Grasslands: 100% revegetation after construction work, with a target of total coverage in 2 years. Lapiaz: creation of new protection zones and restoration of sensitive areas.   \n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"GutPushArticles-wrap \">\n                                                                            <picture class=\"GutPushArticles-picture\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BMJ-Fil-annee-1.jpg\"\n                                                 alt=\"Biodiversit\u00e9\" \/>\n                                        <\/picture>\n                                                                        <div class=\"GutPushArticles-content\">\n                                                                                    <h2 class=\"GutPushArticles-title\">Monitoring black grouse and rock ptarmigan populations<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"GutPushArticles-text Content\">\n                                                Protection and restoration of natural environments: Sensitive areas preserved: no activity in protected areas for Ptarmigan and Capercaillie (e.g. combe des Perdrix and Gers). Recreating and restoring habitats: maintaining favorable habitats and rehabilitating degraded areas. Wildlife safety: visualization of cables to avoid collisions. Scientific commitment: participation in the ARBi program led by ASTERS for alpine biodiversity.   \n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"GutText  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutText-inner\">\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">A tool to measure and limit soil artificialisation in the region<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"GutText-intro Left\">The Impact Sol tool enables us to assess the current land use index on the estate and evaluate the impact of our future projects. \r\nThis methodology leads us to :\r\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"GutText-wysiwyg Content\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>Reflecting on the medium- to long-term impact of our projects<\/li>\n<li>Consider compensatory measures at an early stage<\/li>\n<li>Keep as much as possible within existing developed rights-of-way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"GutAccordions  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutAccordions-inner\">\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Our actions<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-list\">\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    Beaconing sensitive areas&#8230;\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>Respect means protection!<\/p>\n<div>We believe that sharing the estate with wildlife is essential to preserving biodiversity and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable species during the winter months.<\/div>\n<div>In winter, birds are particularly vulnerable: the cold, scarcity of food and fatigue from travelling make this a critical period for their survival. Frequent disturbances can force them to fly away, causing them to expend precious energy that they cannot always replenish. By leaving quiet, undisturbed areas, we give birds the opportunity to rest, feed and conserve their strength. These areas are essential for maintaining healthy populations and preserving the balance of ecosystems.   <\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20250131-WA0005-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20250131-WA0005-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20250131-WA0005-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20250131-WA0005-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20250131-WA0005.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    Roll-out of nature events\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>Observe wildlife, learn about the constraints of winter life for species in a ski area (adaptation to climate, access to food, predation), sensitivity to disturbance&#8230; These are the subjects you can discuss with Nelly at the start of the D\u00e9sert Blanc chairlift and Fabrice in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/the-5-stations\/samoens-in-winter\/\">Samo\u00ebns<\/a> (towards the picnic area at Lac des Gouilles) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/the-5-stations\/morillon-in-winter\/\">Morillon<\/a>, at the top of the Biollaires chairlift.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7799-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7799-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7799-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7799-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_7799-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    Odyss\u00e9e aux Grandes Plati\u00e8res\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>The D\u00e9sert de Plat\u00e9, Europe&#8217;s largest lapiaz, remains an unforgettable geological and tourist attraction. With a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc chain, discover the formation of the site as you travel back in time in the Nautilus (Grandes Plati\u00e8res gondola) in the company of Captain Nemo and his assistant. 2 trails to discover at the summit for the adventurous.  <\/p>\n<p>The plot: why are marine fossils found at 2500m altitude?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/activities\/the-odyssey-at-grandes-platieres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about Odyss\u00e9e aux Grandes Plati\u00e8res<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/odyssee-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/odyssee-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/odyssee-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/odyssee-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/odyssee-664x480.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/odyssee.jpg 1235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    Soil revegetation action\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>Re-vegetation of land in a ski area is essential for restoring fragile ecosystems after the impact of piste development and operation. It helps to limit erosion and improve soil stability, reduce the impact on the landscape and restore biodiversity. We use locally produced seeds as much as possible with @Phytosem.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1114_Parements-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1114_Parements-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1114_Parements-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1114_Parements-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1114_Parements-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1114_Parements-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    In situ seed collection\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>Where possible, we harvest the seeds directly in the field using a quad bike equipped with a seed vacuum cleaner. They are then sorted and stored in a dry place to be sown on site&#8230; It doesn&#8217;t get any more local than that! <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image2-300x192.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image2-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image2-110x70.png 110w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image2.png 472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    Wetland restoration\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>Restoring wetlands is key to preserving biodiversity, improving water quality and strengthening the resilience of ecosystems in the face of climate change. They are inventoried and their conservation status is monitored via the environmental observatory, in partnership with CEN Savoie. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-04-171637-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-04-171637-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-04-171637-371x248.jpg 371w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-04-171637-350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-04-171637.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    Reforestation of degraded forests on our land &amp; management plan for our private forest in Flaine\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>Following the storm that hit the municipality of Magland in 2019, we signed an agreement with the CRPF to carry out reforestation operations aimed at achieving Low Carbon Label certification, in consultation with landowners who are members of the ASLGF. Our teams are actively participating in this planting campaign. <\/p>\n<div>\n<p>At the same time, we manage our own forest plots in Flaine, in accordance with a management plan administered by ASTERS and the Gestionnaires Forestiers des Alpes (Alpine Forest Managers).<\/p>\n<p>The sale of piste maps for \u20ac1 directly contributes to the financing of this type of environmental project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-1348x760.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-992x559.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-1196x673.jpg 1196w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20231115-WA0011.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"GutAccordions-item __accordion-parent\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"GutAccordions-title __accordion-link\">\n                                    Partnership with SEA to develop pastoralism\n                                <\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"GutAccordions-text Content __accordion-content\">\n                                    <p>An assessment of the relationship between GMDS and alpine farmers was carried out with the SEA (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Economique Alpestre) in order to optimise collaboration as much as possible. We need the alpine farmers to maintain the tracks, and they need us for water and soil management, as natural vegetation remains the main resource. A little nod: AULP = alpine pasture&#8230;Communication work is also underway around guard dogs, notably with the pasto-kezako.fr app.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-05-080511-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-05-080511-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-decran-2025-12-05-080511.jpg 366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6396","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6396"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6916,"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6396\/revisions\/6916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}