Saint-Priest: the stone-curlew plain will open its doors to the public from Saturday
Starting Saturday, May 24, residents of Saint-Priest will be able to discover the Thick-knee Plain. A 12.3-hectare renatured area, located on the former Renault Trucks test tracks.
On Wednesday, May 21, the Lyon Metropolitan Area inaugurated the second part of the stone-curlew plain renaturation project in Saint-Priest. A new natural space, named after stone-curlews: a protected migratory bird species that has taken refuge there. Located on the former Renault Trucks test tracks, the new space has undergone complete renaturation to preserve the biodiversity found within the urban district.
During the work, 12.3 hectares were renatured, including 6.3 hectares designated as sanctuaries for the protection of the species present. The remaining 5.8 hectares will host spaces open to the public, organized around a large meadow and an orchard. The total cost of the operations amounts to €680,000, with the park's first opening scheduled for May 24.
Within this vast space, 5.8 hectares will be fully dedicated to welcoming the public. In this space, walkers will be able to pick fruit from the orchard, stroll through the aromatic space, or enjoy the educational ponds installed. A walking path has also been designed on site, and tree trunks have been arranged to allow passersby to stop.
The second part, inaccessible to the public, will serve as a refuge for numerous species, including the common spadefoot toad, the natterjack toad, and some thirty bird species. At the request of the Lyon Metropolitan Area, the site could eventually become a "protected area."
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