Les Amis de la Fagne

What Les Amis de la Fagne does

Les Amis de la Fagne is a Belgian non-profit organization (ASBL / Société Royale) founded in 1935 and headquartered in Verviers, Belgium, with the registered legal name 'LES AMIS DE LA FAGNE ASBL'. Its mission is the protection and illustration of the Haut-Plateau Fagnard — the Hautes Fagnes, a high-elevation peatland and moorland ecosystem in eastern Belgium. The organization is credited as a co-founding force behind the creation of the Réserve Naturelle Domaniale des Hautes Fagnes in 1957 and the Parc Naturel Hautes Fagnes-Eifel in 1971, and it actively manages nearly 60 hectares of approved nature reserves (Réserves Naturelles Agréées) including Nampère, Eau Rouge, Sol Fetchereu-Lovaiseu, and Kappertzvenn/Matzenvenn. The association is governed by a volunteer Administrative Board led by President Dr. Jean Collard, with Honorary President Roger Herman, and it holds a 'Société Royale' (Royal Society) designation from the Belgian Monarchy.

The organization's core deliverables are its quarterly review 'Hautes Fagnes' (published continuously for more than 80 years and currently past issue 337), a portfolio of specialized guidebooks and brochures covering regional flora, fauna, geology, and history, 30+ guided didactic excursions per year, twice-yearly ornithological outings, volunteer-driven conservation operations (spruce removal, juniper planting, cottongrass transplanting, nest box installation), youth nature discovery programs, and management of approved nature reserves. The digital surface consists of a website (amisdelafagne.be), an active Facebook page, email newsletters, and an online photo gallery organized by activity. There is no proprietary technology platform; the underlying capability is nearly 90 years of accumulated ecological expertise in peatland and moorland management, supplemented by partnerships with DEMNA, the Université de Liège Station Scientifique des Hautes Fagnes, and the Parc Naturel Hautes Fagnes-Eifel.

Revenue is generated through a recurring membership model (€20–24 per year, including the quarterly magazine subscription), publication sales (single issues at €5, guide books at €31–36, special publications at €12–19.95), tax-deductible donations (45% deduction for gifts over €40), occasional Walloon Region subsidies, and episodic grants from the Fonds Jean Vin within the Fondation Roi Baudouin. Distribution is primarily direct-to-member via bank transfer, complemented by regional bookstore placements and monthly permanence hours at the headquarters library in Petit-Rechain (Verviers). The customer base is distributed across individual nature enthusiasts, youth movements and scouting groups, and an institutional/scientific community of university researchers and environmental agencies.

Name

Les Amis de la Fagne

Legal name

LES AMIS DE LA FAGNE ASBL

Website

https://amisdelafagne.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Les Amis de la Fagne is a Belgian non-profit (ASBL) founded in 1935 that protects the Hautes Fagnes peatland and moorland ecosystem through reserve management, guided excursions, educational publications, and youth programs, serving approximately 500+ members and the general public.

Ownership category

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Product category

Nature Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

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PRIMARYTHAAAHAJ

Conservation & Research Lodges (Citizen Science, Field Stations with Guests)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

SECONDARYTHAJACAD

Scenic Lookouts & Natural Landmarks (Waterfalls, Canyons, Rock Formations)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Attractions & Landmarks (Observation Decks, Monuments, Scenic Sites)

Keywords

• Nature conservation
• Peatland protection
• Guided excursions
• Wildlife publications
• Habitat restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Verviers

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership includes quarterly subscription to the 'Hautes Fagnes' review magazine. Membership fees fund conservation activities and reserve management.
2. Publication sales: Sale of publications including the quarterly review 'Hautes Fagnes' (€5 per issue), guide books (€31-36), special publications (€12-19.95), and brochures (€6.50).
3. Donations and grants: Financial support from members and sympathizers for land acquisition and conservation projects. Tax-deductible donations (45% deduction for donations over €40).
4. Subscription revenue: Quarterly review 'Hautes Fagnes' subscription: €22 (Belgium) or €24 (Foreign) for 4 issues annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Les Amis de la Fagne is a non-profit association (ASBL) dedicated to the protection, study, and promotion of the natural heritage of the Hautes Fagnes plateau in Belgium. It manages nearly 60 hectares of nature reserves, publishes the quarterly review "Hautes Fagnes" and related educational books, and organizes guided naturalist and ornithological excursions, as well as conservation operations on its reserves.

Product overview

Les Amis de la Fagne is a Royal Society (Société Royale) dedicated to the defense and illustration of the Haut-Plateau Fagnard. The organization offers a portfolio of publications centered on the quarterly review 'Hautes Fagnes' (published for over 80 years), complemented by specialized books and brochures covering the region's wildlife, history, and conservation. Core activities include guided nature excursions, ornithological walks, conservation work operations, and youth education programs. The association also manages agréées nature reserves totaling nearly 60 hectares. The portfolio is unified around environmental education, nature conservation, and public engagement with the Hautes Fagnes region.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revue Hautes Fagnes (quarterly review) Quarterly published review covering the natural history, ecology, and conservation of the Hautes Fagnes plateau, distributed to members of the association.
• Guided Nature Excursions Expert-led naturalist excursions on the Hautes Fagnes plateau for members, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, focused on flora, fauna, and peatland ecology.
• Ornithological Excursions Specialized bird-watching excursions on the Hautes Fagnes plateau, often organized in collaboration with regional ornithological networks, for amateur ornithologists and members.
• Nature Reserve Stewardship (Hautes Fagnes Reserves) Active management and conservation of nearly 60 hectares of nature reserves on the Hautes Fagnes plateau, including habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and ecological operations.
• Youth Nature Programs Educational nature programs for children and youth, including outreach to local schools, designed to build early awareness of Hautes Fagnes ecology and conservation.
• Book: Guide du Plateau des Hautes Fagnes Printed field guide to the Hautes Fagnes plateau, covering natural history, trails, and points of interest, sold to members and the public.
• Book: 1911. Les Hautes-Fagnes en feu Historical publication documenting the 1911 fires of the Hautes Fagnes, sold to members, historians, and the general public.
• Book: Vie Sauvage en Hautes Fagnes Printed publication focused on the wildlife (fauna) of the Hautes Fagnes, sold to members and nature enthusiasts.
• Brochure: Isidor, Brise-Bois Educational brochure on woodpeckers ("Brise-Bois") and forest wildlife in the Hautes Fagnes, used for member distribution and educational outreach.
• Annual Membership Subscription Annual membership subscription granting members the quarterly "Hautes Fagnes" review, access to guided excursions, and voting rights in the association's governance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contributed to creation of the Réserve Naturelle Domaniale des Hautes Fagnes in 1957
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haute Ardenne asblcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Collaboration on the publication '1911. Les Hautes-Fagnes en feu' chronicling the devastating fire of 1911. Haute Ardenne focuses on environmental education and heritage in the high Ardenne region.
• Zwischen Venn und SchneifelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011German-language association collaborating on regional heritage projects including the 1911 fire publication. Represents cross-border cultural heritage efforts between Belgium and Germany.
• DEMNA (Département de l'Etude du Milieu Naturel et Agricole)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental department providing scientific support for nature heritage management and conservation in Wallonia. Scientific advisors work at the Mont Rigi research station.
• Université de Liège - Station Scientifique des Hautes FagnescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity research station established in 1924 conducting scientific research on the exceptional biological, climatic, geological, and hydrological characteristics of the Hautes Fagnes.
• Parc Naturel Hautes Fagnes-EifelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature park covering the Hautes Fagnes plateau region. Partner in LIFE projects and Natura 2000 initiatives. Operates the Botrange visitor center.
• Ardenne & GaumeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneer association in Belgium for natural, historical, and landscape heritage protection. Partner in the 'Aires Protégées' project.
• Cercles des Naturalistes de BelgiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature study association founded in 1957. Partner in the 'Aires Protégées' project for creating a network of nature reserves.
• Ligue Royale Belge pour la Protection des OiseauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Belgian Bird Protection League. Partner in the 'Aires Protégées' project.
• Les Amis du Parc de la DyleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark protection association. Partner in the 'Aires Protégées' project for expanding protected natural areas in Wallonia.
• Domaine de BérinzenneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature center and park facility offering nature education and recreation. Houses a museum with a room dedicated to deer management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Les-Amis-de-la-Fagne-267638343341000

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Profiles1 record

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