Solution proposed by : ValDeLeuzeu
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Contributor email : valde.leuzeu@laposte.net
Structure : Friends of Val de Leuzeu
France
Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Burgundy-Franche-Comté
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Objectives of the "Les Amis du Val de Leuzeu" Association
1 Protect and showcase the historical heritage
The heritage of Leuzeu consists primarily of the ruins that needed to be protected and restored, but also of a rich history, the result of extensive research that provided the content for Issue No. 1: Discovery.
2 Protect and enhance the environment
In addition to cleaning and planting flowers in the areas around the buildings, this project primarily focuses on the valley, where several initiatives are underway:
– the creation of ponds as part of a program approved by the Departmental Directorate of Territories to facilitate the reproduction of the fire salamander (a protected species)
– late mowing once a year (February) to maintain the valley as a meadow while protecting biodiversity.
– clearing the forest edge to encourage genetic selection of tree species and to facilitate the movement of large wildlife
– Contributing to the inventory of the valley’s floral diversity through frequent observations.
3 Welcoming Hikers and Walkers
The spirit of community service that drives the association’s members commits us to creating a welcoming environment for families and hikers:
– by providing tables, benches, and barbecues.
– by responding to requests from groups and those planning camping or backpacking trips.
4 Welcoming school groups
The association organizes “Art and Nature” discovery days for schools in the Ouche et Montagne community of communes.
5 Keeping alive the memory of the Maquis Liberté’s battles
The events of July 30, 1944, whose painful memories are still vivid in Urcy and Clémencey, are regularly commemorated:
– in 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Leuzeu, with the unveiling of a plaque and the publication of a Leuzeu booklet dedicated to this event.
– in 2024, a new commemoration for the 80th anniversary and a new publication enriched with recent research and testimonies: Special Issue of the Maquis Liberté.
