Environment and habitat


Biotope protection order

Updated on 18/03/2020
Définition
Sens technique

Order established by the department prefect to implement measures to conserve biotopes such as ponds, marshes, swamps, heathland, dunes, groves, hedgerows, lawns and any natural formation not exploited by humans since these biotopes are necessary for reproduction, feeding, rest, survival of protected species. The biotope protection order is particularly adapted to deal with emergency situations of destruction or significant modification of an area.

Source
d'après DREAL Centre-Val de Loire

Sustainable Development

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens commun
Development that strives to meet the current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. For such a purpose, modes of production and consumption must respect the human or natural environment and allow all the inhabitants of the Earth to meet their basic needs: food, shelter, clothing, education, working, living in a healthy environment. Applied to the economy, it has three dimensions: economic (efficiency, profitability), social (social responsibility) and environmental (environmental impact).
Source
According to the Ministry of Ecology