The Cotes site

1. General information

Location and description of the intervention

City or FUA

Clermont-Ferrand

Region

Europe

Native title of the NBS intervention

Le site des Côtes

Short description of the intervention

The Côtes site is a natural space of 1300 hectares surrounded by the urban area of the Clermont-Ferrand area, between the cities of Clermont-Ferrand, Durtol, Nohanent, Blanzat and Cébazat. (Ref. 1). Its fragile biodiversity has required special attention from the city with several actions being taken to protect it from growing urbanization. Part of the site is a Natura 2000 area and the Clermont part of the overall site is designated a sensitive natural environment (ENS). A management plan was developed for the ENS and put in place for the years 2019-2024 (Ref. 12).

Address

Côtes de Clermont
63100 Clermont Ferrand
France

Location

The NBS is situated in an area, with clear delineation of boundaries and a specific shape (polygon). The NBS project can also have more than one area location (more than one polygon, situated close by).

Area boundary

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NBS area image

Source of NBS area image

The first image demarcates the extent of the hiking trail and was obtained by downloading the map from this website:
https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com/en/pages/les-cotes-de-clermont/

The second image illustrates the extent of the ENS available on page 6 of this link:
https://clermont-ferrand.fr/docs/delib/CM18122018/18+12+18_ODJ12.pdf

Total area

13000000.00m²

NBS area

267000.00m²

Type of area before implementation of the NBS

Natural Heritage Area/Untouched nature

Cultural Heritage Area

Public Greenspace Area

Website of the intervention

http://www.cotes-de-clermont.fr/index.html

Timeline of intervention

Start date of the intervention (planning process)

2016

Start date of intervention (implementation process)

2019

End date of the intervention

ongoing

Present stage of the intervention

Ongoing

Please specify "other" stage of the intervention

Future 5 years management plan has been discussed with citizens in 2016:
"Thinking together about the actions to be taken over the next 5 years. Participatory workshop for the co-development of the management plan for the Côtes de Clermont, Thursday 8 December 2016. This first meeting brought together more than 50 participants..."(Ref. 3 and Newspaper Article uploaded document)
"Certified "ENS"(Sensible Natural Space) by the Departmental Council on 10 November 2015, and received the status Natura 2000" (Ref. 3 )

2. Objectives of the intervention

Goals of the intervention

After a swath of the area was designated as an ENS in 2015, a goal was to "have a management plan in place to define the actions to be taken over the next 5 years. Its management objectives will be directed towards: Conservation of remarkable environments, The promotion of natural heritage, Improving naturalist knowledge". It was also stated that"At the wildlife level inventories should be conducted in order to deepen the knowledge of the site" (Ref. 3).
The goals outlined in the environmental management plan which was developed for 2019-2024 (Ref. 12) are as follows:
- Maintain a mosaic of habitats, with open lawns, shrubby facies, brush and woods.
- Keep the lawns and restore them in good condition.
- Increase the proportion of open environments
- Mastering ruderalization (The growth of ruderal plants on disturbed land)
- Relaunching quality peri-urban agriculture
- Improve site access and pathways

Being a Natura 2000 site this is a label which aligned with protection plan for biodiversity and habitats. "Green lung" of the city (Ref. 3)

The goals of the ASCOT organization are (Ref. 4):
- Protection of the entire site: obtaining the ENS label (sensitive natural area) and registration as a Historic Monument.
- Its development to enhance and publicize its riches both from the biodiversity point of view and its archaeological heritage.
- The resumption of archaeological research , in particular by programming major archaeological excavations.
- Informing everyone for the best knowledge of the Côtes de Clermont
-Inhibit the development of a solar power project in a former quarry in the area (Ref. 10).

Quantitative targets

Ref. 12:
-Area of ecosystem (m^2): a 'mosaic' of thermophilic environments
-Number of thermophilic nesting birds: 5
-Satisfaction of users questioned (%): 70%
-Surface area used for a declared agricultural activity: 12 ha (from a baseline of 7ha)
-Vehicles correctly using parking spaces (%): 100%
-Indicators which are monitored (%): 100%
-Actions which are assessed (%): 100%
-Actions which are realized (%): 100%

Ref. 2:
-"42 km of signposted itineraries with beautiful views".
-"The site spread over 5 municipalities".
-"The certified perimeter of the Côtes Site extends over 275 ha".
-"At the level of the flora, 28 remarkable species have been the subject of a census since the years 1990".

Monitoring indicators defined

Ref. 12:
-Area of ecosystem (m^2)
-Number of thermophilic nesting birds
-Satisfaction of users questioned (%)
-Number of thermophilic butterflies
-Vegetation of specific diversity
-Number of annual visitors
-Number of annual incivilities and interventions
-Surface area used for a declared agricultural activity (m^2)
-Surface area controlled (m^2)
-Surface are purchased (m^2)
-Volume of litter removed
-Vehicles correctly using parking spaces (%)
-Developed or redeveloped area with ecological gains (m^2)
-Number of hives per 100 ha
-Number of asian hornets nests
-Number of events on arboreal heritage
-Number of communication actions
-Number of panels installed
-Number of cases of vandalism
-Surface area refitted for pasture (m^2)
-Indicators which are monitored (%)
-Actions which are assessed (%)
-Actions which are realized (%)

Ref. 2:
"km of signposted itineraries with beautiful views"
The site spread over number of municipalities
hectares of certified perimeter of the Côtes Site
# of remarkable species as subject of a census since the years of the 1990s

Sustainability challenge(s) addressed

Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)

Habitat and biodiversity conservation

Green space creation and/or management

Environmental quality

Soil quality improvement

Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16)

Inclusive governance

Effective management

Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)

Environmental education

Economic development and employment (SDG 8)

Economic development: agriculture

Cultural heritage and cultural diversity

Preservation of natural heritage

Protection of historic and cultural landscape/infrastructure

Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)

Sustainable production

Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?

Species-focused

Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?

Protect and enhance urban habitats

Preserve and strengthen existing habitats and ecosystems

Reduce negative impacts and avoid the alteration/damage of ecosystem

Protect species

Undertake specific measures to protect species

Means for conservation governance

Manage biological resources for conservation and sustainable use

Raise public awareness

Implementation activities

"Today the site is in agricultural abandonment. Its immediate proximity to the urban area leads to recreational uses such as hiking but also activities that harm the environment such as motor sports, wild deposits, lack of maintenance of plots ..." (Ref. 3)
"Labeled on 10 November 2015, it must now have a management plan in place to define the actions to be taken over the next 5 years. Its management objectives will be directed towards: Conservation of remarkable environments, The promotion of natural heritage, Improving naturalist knowledge"
-"At the wildlife level inventories should be conducted in order to deepen the knowledge of the site."
-"The site is also marked by an agricultural activity, especially through the wine business." (Ref. 3)

Type of NBS project

Ecological restoration of ecosystems

Protection of natural ecosystems

Knowledge creation and awareness raising

3. NBS domains, ES and scale

NBS domain and interventions

Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented

Parks and urban forests

Large urban parks or forests

Community gardens and allotments

Horticulture

Intentionally unmanaged areas

Abandoned spaces with growth of wilderness or greens

Vegetation Type

Please specify how many trees were planted

unknown

Amenities offered by the NBS

Sports areas and equipment

Educational and research amenities (nature protection centre, monitoring stations)

Viewing and outlook points

Unknown

Services

Expected ecosystem services delivered

Provisioning services

Food for human consumption (crops, vegetables)

Regulating services

Air quality regulation

Habitat and supporting services

Habitats for species

Cultural services

Tourism

Aesthetic appreciation

Inspiration for culture, art and design

Recreation

Mental and physical health and wellbeing

Intellectual interactions (scientific and / or educational)

Physical and experiential interactions with plants and animals

Social and community interactions

Scale

Spatial scale

Meso-scale: Regional, metropolitan and urban level

Beneficiaries

Primary Beneficiaries

Local government/Municipality

Public sector institution (e.g. school or hospital)

Non-government organisation/Civil Society

Researchers/University

Citizens or community groups

Other

Please specify "other primary beneficiary"

major archaeological excavations (Ref 4) , 'naturalists' (Ref 3)

4. Governance and financing

Governance

Governance arrangements

Co-governance with government and non-government actors

Non-government actors

Non-governmental organisation (NGO) / Civil society / Churches

Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative

Administrator: CEN Auvergne (Conservatory of natural areas of Auvergne) which also draft the next 5 years management plan with the consultation of citizens, farmers.. (Ref. 3, 14)
Publication and Communication financed and managed by the City of Clermont Ferrand as well as in charge of the trails maintenance (Ref. 2)
Another actor of its conservation is ASCOT (Association for the Protection of the Côtes de Clermont-Chanturgue) (Ref. 4)

Key actors - initiating organization

Regional government

Local government/municipality

Non-government organisation/civil society

Private sector/corporate actor/company

Researchers/university

Citizens or community group

Land owners

Public space owned by the city

Other

Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors)

EU body

Regional government

Local government/municipality

Public sector institution

Non-government organisation/civil society

Private sector/corporate actor/company

Researchers/university

Citizens or community group

Land owners

Public space owned by the city

Other

Please specify other land owner

The land is a mixture of private and public property (Ref. 12, page 14). The city classified the site as a "Deferred development zone in 1999 (allowing a preemption of plots until March 2013)" (Ref. 11).

Participatory methods/forms of community involvement used

Dissemination of information and education

Consultation (e.g. workshop, surveys, community meetings, town halls)

Citizen oversight (e.g. boards, advisory)

Please specify other landowner

Policy drivers

NBS intervention implemented in response to an Regional Directive/Strategy

Yes

Please specify the "Regional Directive/Strategy"

Natura 2000 labeled site (European Network) (Ref 3, 12)

NBS intervention implemented in response to a national regulations/strategy/plan

Unknown

NBS intervention implemented in response to a local regulation/strategy/plan

Yes

Please specify the "local regulation/strategy/plan"

"The City's urban planning policies protect it from a urbanization"(Ref. 3) with the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Project of Clermond-Ferrand (2016). There is a specific section where "The Cotes" are mentioned in the section "the Preservation of sensible natural spaces and developing continuities section" (Ref. 5, page 53)
-5 years management plan with consultation of citizens organized by municipalities and the Regional Conservatory of Natural Spaces of Auvergne (Ref. 3, 14)

Mandatory or voluntary intervention

Mandatory (based on policy)

Intervention is mandatory

Spatial planning guidance

Spatial planning law

Environmental regulation

Enablers

Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS vision/strategy/plan - mentioned in connection to the project

Yes

Please specify

Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS section/part in a more general plan - mentioned in connection to the project

Yes

Please specify the general plan with GI/NBS section

Preservation of biodiversity, environment and resources section in The Sustainable Development Report 2014 (Ref. 6, page 16)

If there is a relevant strategy or plan, please specify the theme / type of the plan.

Municipal / city level environmental plan or programme

General municipal plan

Urban redevelopment plan

Please specify other vegetation type

Maintain a mosaic of habitats, with open lawns, shrubby facies, brush and woods.
- Keep the lawns and restore them in good condition.
- Increase the proportion of open environments
- Mastering ruderalization (The growth of ruderal plants on disturbed land)
- Relaunching quality peri-urban agriculture
(Ref 12)

Presence of city network or regional partnerships focused on NBS - mentioned in connection to the project

Yes

Please specify

"Natura 2000 Network" (Ref. 3)
Municipality of Clermont Ferrand with the Conservatory of Natural Spaces of Auvergne partnership into this intervention (Newspaper article uploaded document)

Presence of GI / NBS research project - mentioned in connection to the project

Yes

Please specify

Some research have been done on the natural environments of the site as well as its historical heritage. A list of research publications are provided in the website of ASCOT (Ref. 7) Also, the archaeological work being done on the site: - Its development to enhance and publicize its riches both from the biodiversity point of view and its archaeological heritage and the resumption of archaeological research , in particular by programming major archaeological excavations (Ref. 4).

Subsidies/investment for GI / NBS in the city - mentioned in connection to the project

Unknown

Co-finance for NBS

Unknown

Co-financing governance arrangements

Unknown

Was this co-governance arrangement already in place, or was it set up specifically for this NBS?

Unknown

Financing

Total cost

€500,000 - €2,000,000

What is/was the Cost/Budget (EUR) of the NBS or green infrastructure elements?

593,746 (Ref 12)

What are the total amount of expected annual maintenance costs?

Unknown

What is the expected annual maintenance costs of the NBS or GI elements?

Unknown

Please specify cost savings

Unknown

Please specify total cost (EUR)

The total anticipated cost for the management plan (2019-2024) is 593,746.00 € (Ref. 12). This anticipated figure is broken down by year as follows:
2019: 85,396.70 €
2020: 148,156.00 €
2021: 130,366.70 €
2022: 107,671.70 €
2023: 87,415.00 €
2024: 24,740.00 €

Source(s) of funding

Public regional budget

Public local authority budget

Type of fund(s) used

Earmarked public budget

Non-financial contribution

Unknown

Business models

Green heritage model

Please specify other environmental impact

-Protection from growing urbanization (Ref. 3)

Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model?

Public actor (e.g. municipality)

5. Innovation

Type of innovation

Social

Policy innovation

Cultural innovation

Novelty level of the innovation

Unknown

Please specify novelty level of the innovation

Unknown

Replicability/Transferability

Unknown

Please specify Replicability/Transferability

Unknown

6. Evaluation and learning

Impacts, benefits

Environmental impacts

Environmental quality

Improved air quality

Green space and habitat

Increased number of protection areas

Increased conservation or restoration of ecosystems

Increase in protected green space areas

Other

Description of environmental benefits

The environmental management plan is being newly implemented so most impacts are not yet clear (as of July 17, 2020).

Green space and habitat
-Increase in the number of protection areas: the area of land which is a protected area (m^2), increased in 2015
-Increased conservation or restoration of ecosystems (local habitats for local species): a comprehensive management plan was put in place in 2019

Being a Natura 2000 site this is a label which aligned with protection plan for biodiversity and habitats. "Green lung" of the city (Ref. 3)

-Brochure created to visitors (Ref. 2, in 2016)
-Labeled "Natura 2000" to protect its biodiversity (Ref. 3)
-Protection from growing urbanization (Ref. 3)

Economic impacts

Unknown

Please specify other socio-cultural impact

improved governance: "The development of the management plan was accompanied by a participatory approach, indoor meetings and field tours. ASCOT was widely involved, as well as sixty residents and others users" (Ref. 12).

Description of economic benefits

The environmental management plan is being newly implemented so most impacts are not yet clear (as of July 17, 2020).

Please specify other environmental justice issue

Type of reported impacts

Expected impacts

Indicators

-Green space creation and/or management: comprehensive management plan in place (Ref. 12).
-Preserve natural heritage: Natura 2000 zone and ENS designation

-Brochure created to visitors (Ref. 2, in 2016)
-Labelled "Natura 2000" to protect its biodiversity (Ref. 3)
-Protection from growing urbanization (Ref. 3)
-Labeled site "Sensitive Natural Space", and a 5 years management plan with consultation of citizens. (Ref. 2 and 3)
-"The promotion of natural heritage, improving naturalist knowledge" (Ref. 3)

Environmental, social and economic impacts

Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)

Green space creation and/or management

Cultural heritage and cultural diversity

Preservation of natural heritage

Analysis of specific impact categories

Job creation: The NBS created ...

No information available

Environmental justice: The implementation of the NBS project resulted in ...

Improved access to green and/or blue spaces

Other

Negative impacts: Did the project cause any problems or concerns?

Yes

Please specify the negative impacts

According to news outlet France Bleu (Ref. 10), the Association for the Protection of the Côtes de Clermont-Chanturgue has argued that protective measures do not go far enough:

"ASCOT officials no longer want this space where nature gradually regains its rights to be abandoned. They highlight the chance of having this vast space in the heart of the city and the multiple development possibilities (tourist, recreational, etc.) by taking advantage of the most beautiful view of the Limagne fault, for example. Above all, they do not want the photovoltaic park project currently being studied (this is the third project of this type).

As for Clermont Auvergne Métropole, it should be noted that the dossier is under study. A request has been made to the carrier and the subject will be discussed soon in the community office. The site must also be classified as a Sensitive Natural Area . For the moment, only the part of Côtes de Clermont located on the territory of the municipality of Clermont is classified, it remains to do the same for the four other municipalities concerned" (Ref. 10).

COVID-19 pandemic

No specific information available as of July 17, 2020. There may have been less appreciation of area due to stay at home orders active in all of France from March 16, 2020 to May 11, 2020 (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19).

Methods of impact monitoring

Process of recording NBS impacts

Collection of monitoring data continuously throughout the project to aid evaluation

Methods used to evaluate the impacts of NBS

Observation (including virtual surveillance methods)

Where can this data be accessed? Please include a link to a report or web-page.

https://clermont-ferrand.fr/docs/delib/CM18122018/18+12+18_ODJ12.pdf

Evidence for use of assessment

Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process

Unknown

Presence of indicators used in reporting

No evidence in public records

Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports

No evidence in public records

Availability of a web-based monitoring tool

No evidence in public records

Impact assessment mechanism

Name of any specific impact assessment tools

participatory approach: "The development of the management plan was accompanied by a participatory approach, indoor meetings and field tours. ASCOT was widely involved, as well as sixty residents and others users" (Ref. 12).

Use of GIS in mapping impacts

No evidence in public records

Citizen involvement

Citizens involvement in assessment/evaluation

Yes

Mode(s) of citizen involvement in evaluation/assessment

Focus Group

Other

Please specify other modes of citizen involvement in evaluation/assessment

"The development of the management plan was accompanied by a participatory approach, indoor meetings and field tours. ASCOT was widely involved, as well as sixty residents and other users" (Ref. 12).; "Thursday 8 December 2016. This first meeting brought together more than 50 participants..." (Ref. 3)

Citizens involvement in the analysis of the assessment/evaluation

Yes

Please specify

"Thinking together about the actions to be taken over the next 5 years. Participatory workshop for the co-development of the management plan for the Côtes de Clermont, Thursday 8 December 2016. This first meeting brought together more than 50 participants..." (Ref. 3).

"The City and the Departmental Council wished to include the site management plan in a partnership approach, through participatory workshops with stakeholders either as an expert or as a user. The drafting of the management plan was entrusted to CEN Auvergne: it was finalized in 2018, with a meeting with the inhabitants, three participative workshops, two steering committees. A lot of work to summarize, prioritize the issues and draft the document was necessary to finalize this management plan" (Ref. 11).

Follow-up to the evaluation / assessment

Yes

Please specify

A comprehensive environmental management plan which started being implemented in 2019 (Ref. 12). However, while it indicates that monitoring is continuously taking place, it does not yet appear to be available and may be released in subsequent reports (as of July 17, 2020).

7. Sources

References

Web links relevant to the intervention

Documents relevant to the intervention

Attachment	Size
Brochure walking paths at the Côtes Site 2016 (Ref. 13) (2.5 MB)	2.5 MB
Newspaper Article (2016) about Planning management of the site (Ref. 14) (688.15 KB)	688.15 KB

List of references

1. Anon. (2012). "Le site des Côtes". Available at: http://blog.patawouf.fr/le-site-des-cotes/ (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
2. Clermont Communauté (2016). "L"Agglo en Balades, sur le site des Côtes". Available at: https://www.clermontmetropole.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/bouger_se_divertir/a_la_decouverte_de_lagglo/circuitrando/site_des_cotes_2016.pdf (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
3. Jarlier, Julie (2016). "Site des Côtes". Puy-de-Dôme. Available at: http://ens.puy-de-dome.fr/les-ens/site-des-cotes.html (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
4. ASCOT (n.d). "Les Côtes de Clermont". Accueil. Available at: http://www.cotes-de-clermont.fr/ (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
5. Ville de Clermont Ferrand (2016). “Plan d’Aménagement and de Développement Durables”. Available at: http://en.calameo.com/read/0000002095f4a1a23e540 (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
6. Clermont Ferrand (2014). “Rapport 2014 Développement Durable”. Available at: http://en.calameo.com/read/000000209c8a764d859be?bkcode=000000209c8a764d859be (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
7. ASCOT (n.d). "PUBLICATIONS MILIEUX NATURELS". Côtes de Clermont. Available at: http://www.cotes-de-clermont.fr/Ascot-public-nature-ext.html (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
8. France Info (2016). "The Côtes de Clermont, a sensitive natural area to protect and enhance". Available at: https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/les-cotes-de-clermont-un-espace-naturel-sensible-proteger-et-mettre-en-valeur-955665.html (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
9. Moreau, Emmanuel (2019). "An association urges the Métropole to finally take care of the old Côtes de Clermont quarry". Available at: https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/environnement/une-association-presse-la-metropole-de-s-occuper-enfin-de-l-ancienne-carriere-des-cotes-de-clermont-1573658599 (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
10. La Montagne (2018). "Ces irréductibles qui se battent pour les côtes de Clermont-Chanturgue". Available at: https://www.lamontagne.fr/clermont-ferrand-63000/actualites/ces-irreductibles-qui-se-battent-pour-les-cotes-de-clermont-chanturgue_12946602/#refresh (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
11. Conservatoir d'espaces naturels Auvergne (2019). "Un plan de gestion participatif sur le site Espace naturel sensible des Côtes de Clermont". Available at: http://cen-auvergne.fr/actualites-agenda/un-plan-de-gestion-participatif-sur-le-site-espace-naturel-sensible-des-cotes-de-clermont (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
12. Ville de Clermont-Ferrand (2018). "Extrait du registre des deliberations du conseil municipale". Available at: https://clermont-ferrand.fr/docs/delib/CM18122018/18+12+18_ODJ12.pdf (Accessed: July 17, 2020).
13. Ville de Clermont-Ferrand (2016). "L'agglo en balades sur le site des cotes". (Document attached).
14. Febvret, Pierre-Olivier (2016). "Une mise a plat des Cotes de Clermont". La Montagne. (Document attached).
15. Ville de Clermont-Ferrand (n.d.). "Renforcer la présence du végétal en ville". (Document attached).

Attachments

Attachment	Size
Local Urban Planning "Strengthening the presence of plants in cities" (Ref. 15)" (3.27 MB)	3.27 MB

Comments and notes

Comments

Section 3/Services: Tourism (brochure created Ref. 2 for guiding the visitors )/Being a Natura 2000 site this is a label which aligned with protection plan for biodiversity and habitats. "Green lung" of the city (Ref. 3)

There is a huge amount of information available in a comprehensive environmental management plan which started being implemented in 2019 (Ref. 12). However, while it indicates that monitoring is continuously taking place, it does not yet appear to be available and may be released in subsequent reports (as of July 17, 2020).

Additional insights

2017 comment: another contact for Climate Plan of the city: Violaine Magne Position: "Chargée de mission Plan Climat pour Clermont Communauté et la Ville de Clermont-Ferrand" (Climate Plan Project Manager for Clermont Community and the City of Clermont-Ferrand).

The website of the association ASCOT provides much information about the site with research updates, flora and fauna listing and newsletter. http://www.cotes-de-clermont.fr/Ascot-actu.html

Pictures of the NBS

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Public Images

Cotes site geo map

http://www.cotes-de-clermont.fr/index.html

Information panel in Puy du Var for Cotes site

http://blog.patawouf.fr/tag/faire-courir-son-chien/