An order protecting the western capercaillie

You are currently in the Risoux forest, an environment that suits the western capercaillie. Today, due to its strong decline in numbers in France, this species is protected by an APPB biotope protection order, which regulates all types of travel in the Risoux forest (on foot, mountain biking, on skis, on snowshoes). Thus, the western capercaillie is protected during two particularly sensitive periods during its life: winter and, in spring, mating and nesting season.