Life Elia-Art – Creating green corridors under overhead lines

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Description: 

LIFE Elia-RTE is a 6,5 years project of 3M€ co financed by :

  • the European Union (LIFE programme),
  • Elia (Belgian Transmission System Operator),
  • RTE (French Transmission System Operator),
  • the Walloon Region.

Started in September 2011, this project is led by a team of 7 people spread in two NGOs : Solon asbl and CARAH.

The aim of the project is to create green corridors under overhead electrical lines in wooded areas in Belgium and France. Various innovative actions will take place in order to enhance biodiversity and to raise people awareness concerning natural habitats and species linked to this linear context.

Publications:  B n°1 - Vegetation mapping; B n°2 - Cost benefit analysis; B n°3 – Grazing and mowing; B n°4 - Forest edges and orchards; B n°5 – Ponds and invasive species; B n°6 – Restoring natural habitats;  B n°7 - Biological indicators; B n°8 - Local partnerships; B n°9 - Negotiating and agreements; B n°10 – Toolbox; Vade-mecum Best practices for Transmission System Operators;     Vade-mecum Best practices for Landowners and Land managers

http://www.life-elia.eu/en/Brochure-n-2-Cost-benefit-analysis-118

Link to website: 
life-elia.eu