The 'Frequence Grenouille' (Frequency Frog) project has been running for 20 years and gives an opportunity to conservation groups to raise awareness of the need to protect some of the rare habitats and wetlands in France.
The project which takes place from the beginning of March all the way through until the end of May aims to educate people and explain the dangers faced by frogs and other amphibious creatures as they come out of hibernation and travel in order to beginning their mating season. Over 500 events will take place in natural parks and forest areas across France which will includes activities such as frog and toad counts, the creation of passages under busy roads for amphibians to cross safely, known in France as 'crapauducs', wildlife spotting and many other educational events.
Since the beginning of the last century it is estimated that France has lost nearly two thirds of its wetlands. With a fragile biodiversity and many outside factors effecting the plant and animal life, the wetlands are disappearing at about 10,000 hectares per year.
The life cycle of amphibians and wetland ecosystems are interlinked and so saving the frog is just one of the ways that we can tackle the decline of these rich environments. This project, created in 1995 by the network of conservation of natural areas, has been organised jointly with Natural Reserves France since 2008. It takes place every year from 1 March to 31 May across France.
To find out more visit the Frequence Grenouille website.
