French Wetlands Vital for Biodiversity, Report Shows
Why this is here: The Épisy marsh contains a diverse range of species including coal tits, cormorants, and lizards, demonstrating the ecological importance of French wetlands.
Wetlands are essential reservoirs of biodiversity, according to a report focused on the Épisy marsh in Seine-et-Marne, France. The Épisy marsh is one of the few remaining peat bogs in the Île-de-France region. It lies in the Loing valley, between farmland and Fontainebleau forest.
The site features a mosaic of land and water environments. Coal tits, cormorants, and lizards inhabit the area.
Reporterre’s report details the natural site of the Épisy marsh and highlights its unique ecosystem. The article presents a naturalist’s perspective on the area’s biodiversity.