11 key measures for the future territorial project

The joint association of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park is currently finalizing its 2026-2041 territorial plan, which will define the Park's challenges, objectives, and actions for the next fifteen years. Of the 32 proposed measures, local elected officials recently selected 11 key initiatives. These highlight the structural measures deemed essential for building a vibrant, resilient, and preserved territory.

A multi-stage selection process

The selection of these key measures was based on a gradual and collaborative process. Initially, the Park team formulated recommendations, drawing on the technical expertise of its staff and on contributions gathered from local stakeholders during the consultation conducted in 2024.

At the end of June 2025, all elected representatives of the Joint Association of the Park were invited to provide a political analysis of these proposals and to identify, in turn, the measures deemed essential. Based on this analysis, the elected members of the expanded executive committee debated on November 7th to arrive at a final selection.

While they largely confirmed the choices expressed during the summer, the discussions led to several changes. The elected officials expressed a desire to increase the number of key measures to fully integrate the challenges of adapting to climate change , a central focus of this new charter. Their votes also reflected a commitment to giving equal weight to the two measures concerning the timber industry and agriculture , two key economic sectors for the desired resilience of the Périgord-Limousin region.

Key measures adopted

The votes ultimately identified 11 key measures, covering both heritage preservation and the necessary transitions. These include:

• the preservation and enhancement of ordinary and remarkable landscapes;
• achieving a high level of biodiversity;
• the protection and sustainable management of wetlands;
• the enhancement of built, cultural, artisanal and historical heritage;
• the energy transition of the territory;
• the action to be taken to improve the habitability of living towns;
• adaptation to climate change;
• supporting the timber and agricultural sectors;
• the development of territorial cooperation;
• the prominent role of culture, essential to the success of the entire project.

The vote on the preliminary draft by the union committee, scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, will confirm this collective ambition and open the final phase of development of the territorial project.