The nationwide 'ZNIEFF' inventory in France: an open dataset of more than one million species data in zones of high ecological value

In France, a 'natural zone of ecological, faunistic or floristic value' (Zone Naturelle d'Interet ecologique, Faunistique et Floristique -ZNIEFF) is a natural area, regionally known for its remarkable ecological characteristics. The ZNIEFF inventory is a naturalist and scientific survey programme launched in 1982 by the Ecology Ministry, with support from the French National Museum of Natural History (MNHN).

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In France, ZNIEFF is a survey programme launched in 1982 by the Ecology Ministry to protect and understand the ecological characteristics of natural areas, and it holds significant scientific and ecological value.