La difficile « naturalisation » du causse Méjean

Despite two decades of contractual biodiversity management in the Cévennes National Park, specifically on the causse Méjean, local shepherds have shown minimal engagement with conservation efforts. This disconnect stems from a technocratic approach to nature that fails to align with the lived experiences and practices of shepherds, while also perverting the intended principles of free interest representation through flawed contractual arrangements. The study highlights the fragility of current conservation strategies, marked by persistent conflicts between shepherds and park authorities, and underscores the need for more inclusive and adaptive governance models.

Blanc, J. (2014). La difficile « naturalisation » du causse Méjean. Revue d’Ethnoécologie, 6. https://doi.org/10.4000/ethnoecologie.1925