The management plan
Note that, in the wood of Wandre, “the circulation of motorcycles, quads and bikes represents the most important threat to the massif“, Can we read in the management plan form (document which includes the characteristics of each Natura 2000 site).”Thus, this problem requires urgent actions in order to limit the impacts on species and habitats“, is it still detailed.
Natagora wishes to acquire the 74 hectares of Bois de Comblinay in Hamoir to make it a nature reserve: the call to donations is launched.
Despite the previous attempts to be remedied, such as the installation of panels, blocks of stone or barriers, the Walloon Region regrets that “Motorized vehicle intrusions persist“. This also involves, according to the department of nature and forests, soil erosion, the destruction of vegetation and risks of pollution of soil and waters. So once the recognition has been granted (the public inquiry is underway),”Effective security of different access to the site will be implemented“.
-Green waste deposits
Ultimately, it is the DNF who will be the site manager, whose current general condition is qualified as “satisfying“. Indeed, there is a notable abundance of dead wood on the ground,”which promotes the development of biodiversity“Nevertheless, the services noted the frequent presence of deposits of green waste by residents.
The city of years well bought the Waroux wood to make it a nature reserve with a part dedicated to a cineraire cemetery.
These deposits, mainly composed of lawn mowing, are difficult to break down alone, and certain citizens can involuntarily introduce invasive exotic species in the woods, alerts the region, which wishes “Leave the wooded areas to their free evolution, with the exception of the edges of the path and the edges, which would be the subject of a security cutting“.
