The natural reserve of the Seine estuary, established by this decree, covers a cadastral area of approximately 1,603 hectares and a non-cadastral area of 2,165 hectares. An advisory committee is set up, under the chairmanship of the prefect, with representatives of the local authorities concerned, populations, administrations and associations concerned, and qualified scientific personalities. It issues opinions on the operation, management and control of the reserve. This can be managed by a foundation, a local authority, a public association or a public institution, by means of an agreement signed by the prefect. To ensure the conservation of the natural heritage of the reserve, the manager designs and implements an ecological management plan, which is based on a scientific assessment of the natural heritage. Any work and activities that may affect the reserve or its resources are prohibited or regulated. Thus, it is in principle prohibited to introduce wild animals, to disturb or disturb wildlife, to plant unrepresented plants, to damage wild plants, to hunt, to deposit or to reject materials or substances. harmful, etc. As for fishing and agricultural, forestry and pastoral activities, they continue to operate as in the past and in accordance with the rules in force, under the control of the Advisory Committee.
Decree No. 97-1329 establishing the nature reserve of the Seine estuary.