Educational Resources & Public Archives
An open-access biological and civic library offering downloadable wildlife identification guides, countryside cohabitation charters, agricultural technical bulletins, and official institutional filings.
The Open Educational Mission: Sharing Countryside Science
Knowledge is the catalyst for environmental respect. The ASSOCIATION INTERCOMMUNALE DE CHASSE AGREEE ETUPES TAILLECOURT FUSION believes that rural ecosystems can only be preserved when every community member understands the natural mechanisms at work in our forests, meadows, and wetlands.
In keeping with our 100% non-profit public interest mandate, all educational publications, field guides, and technical bulletins developed by our association and departmental partners are freely accessible to the public without paywalls, subscriptions, or commercial restrictions.
Category I: Wildlife Identification & Nature Guides
Created for families, hikers, school groups, and amateur naturalists exploring the communal paths of Etupes and Taillecourt:
Mammal Tracks & Signs of the Doubs (PDF)
A 28-page illustrated field booklet detailing footprint identification, gait patterns, feeding traces, and droppings for wild boar, roe deer, red fox, European badger, and pine marten.
Download Free Guide (PDF, 4.2 MB)Riparian Birds of the Allan River Basin (PDF)
Identification guide covering 45 migratory and resident waterbirds found along the Allan wetlands, including seasonal breeding calendars, plumage variations, and nesting requirements.
Download Free Guide (PDF, 5.8 MB)Trees & Shrubs of the Jura Foothills (PDF)
Botanical manual focusing on native hedgerow and deciduous forest species—oak, beech, hornbeam, blackthorn, and hazel—with bark keys, leaf silhouettes, and ecological roles.
Download Free Guide (PDF, 3.9 MB)Beneficial Countryside Amphibians & Reptiles (PDF)
Educational resource introducing local salamanders, common toads, alpine newts, and grass snakes, highlighting their role in biological insect and slug suppression.
Download Free Guide (PDF, 3.1 MB)
Category II: Countryside Safety & Spatial Cohabitation
Essential guidelines ensuring safe, peaceful, and courteous multi-use of our shared countryside spaces:
- The Doubs Countryside Cohabitation Code (PDF): A collaborative manifesto produced with regional hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian federations, outlining trail manners, pet leashing etiquette, and safety sign interpretation. [Download PDF]
- The 30-Degree Safety Angle Doctrine (Technical Poster): Visual schematic explaining the geometric calculation used by our marksmen to ensure all projectiles strike the ground at a steep angle, guaranteeing zero ballistic danger to surrounding areas. [Download Poster]
- Tick-Borne Disease Prevention & Removal Protocol (Flyer): Health guidance for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts detailing effective tick repellents, tick-check procedures, and safe removal techniques to prevent Lyme borreliosis. [Download Flyer]
Category III: Technical Data Sheets for Farmers & Foresters
Practical agronomic and silvicultural blueprints designed to minimize crop damage and promote natural forest regeneration:
| Technical Sheet Ref | Target Domain | Technical Topic | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT-AGRI-01 | Agricultural Grain Protection | Solar electric fence installation and grounding specifications for wild boar exclusion | PDF • 1.4 MB |
| FT-AGRI-02 | Pasture & Meadow Care | Preventative pasture harrowing and organic scent repellent deployment protocols | PDF • 1.1 MB |
| FT-SILV-01 | Forest Canopy Regeneration | Assessing roe deer browsing indices (AFI/BFI) and determining protective tree shelters | PDF • 2.2 MB |
| FT-ECOL-01 | Bocage Engineering | Species selection and spacing matrices for planting multi-strata biodiversity hedgerows | PDF • 1.8 MB |
Category IV: Historical Archives & Official Institutional Filings
Full administrative transparency is guaranteed through the public availability of our founding charters and regulatory approvals:
- Official Prefectural Approval Decree (Arrêté Préfectoral): The formal administrative act issued by the Prefect of Doubs approving the merger of ACCA Etupes and ACCA Taillecourt into the unified AICA. [Consult Decree]
- Approved Association Statutes (Statuts Loi 1901): The governing articles of association registered under RNA identifier W252002765 and SIREN identifier 850245952. [Consult Statutes]
- Approved Internal Regulations (Règlement Intérieur): Codified operational rules governing membership admissions, safety protocols, field ethics, and disciplinary sanctions. [Consult Regulations]
- Annual General Assembly Minutes (2021–2026 Archive): Certified transcripts of our annual democratic sessions, officer elections, and approved balance sheets. [Consult Archive]
The School Lending Library & Field Equipment Trunk
To support regional elementary and middle school educators who wish to conduct outdoor biology classes, our association curates three portable "Countryside Discovery Trunks" (Malles Pédagogiques Nature). Each trunk contains:
- Optical Field Gear: Ten pairs of shockproof 8x32 binoculars suitable for young students, accompanied by bird identification reference cards.
- Botanical & Entomological Discovery Tools: Loupes, bug jars with magnifying lids, soil sampling augers, and pH testing strips.
- Animal Cast Kits: Durable silicone molds and plaster casting supplies allowing students to create their own plaster casts of wild boar, roe deer, and badger tracks found during school field trips.
These educational trunks may be borrowed free of charge by any certified school teacher or community youth leader in the Pays de Montbéliard agglomeration for periods of up to four weeks.
Scientific Partnerships & University Research Access
We welcome university researchers, graduate ecology students, and institutional biologists who wish to conduct academic fieldwork within our 940-hectare territory. Over the past decade, our association has hosted research teams from the University of Franche-Comté studying tick-borne pathogens, fungal biodiversity in managed deciduous woods, and the impact of hedgerows on carabid beetle richness.
Researchers receive authorized territorial access, historical census datasets, and on-the-ground logistical assistance from our sworn wardens.
Public Document Request & Archive Access
Need printed physical copies of any guide, map, or technical sheet? Or wish to inspect our historical archives in person? Contact our secretariat at 2 PLACE DU SOUVENIR FRANCAIS, 25460 ETUPES, telephone +33842499917, or transmit a request via our Contact Portal. All educational documents are provided free of charge to schools and community non-profits.