Publications

e-newsletter October, 2016

EFNCP news: Autumn 2016

The European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism brings together ecologists,
nature conservationists, farmers and policy makers. This non-profit network exists to increase understanding of the nature-conservation and cultural value of certain farming systems,
and to inform work on their maintenance.

Follow us on facebook and twitter!

The EU Sheep Meat Forum

Over the last 12 months, EFNCP has been taking part in a series of four workshops organised by the European Commission.Throughout the meetings, EFNCP representatives advocated higher environmental commitments from the sector, and an enabling policy framework from EU institutions.

EFNCP-IDDRI agroecology report

In Europe, most farming systems are highly specialized, and generally locked in an unsustainable food system. In this report, we gather inspiring examples from areas with different circumstances to identify what are the key factors which could make possible landscape-scale agro-ecological solutions.

READ ARTICLE / DOWNLOAD REPORT

Our work in Ireland continues

Thanks to the continuing support of the Heritage Council, our work in Ireland continues in 2016 with its recent focus on advice and capacity building for local groups, especially in the context of the locally-led agri-environment-type projects under the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme.

Results based agri-environment payment schemes (RBAPS)

One of our main areas of work is this RBAPS project in Ireland and Spain, which will run until June 2018 and test three pilot schemes where farmers will be rewarded for delivering biodiversity on their lands.

VISIT RBAPS PROJECT WEBSITE

DOWNLOAD RBAPS NEWSLETTER #1

High Nature Value farming: Learning, Innovation and Knowledge (HNV-Link)

The HNV-Link project creates a community of practice and knowledge by linking 10 areas throughout the European Union where HNV farming systems are prevalent. These "learning areas" are used to evaluate innovation examples and gaps relevant to HNV systems.

VISIT HNV-LINK PROJECT WEBSITE

READ HNV-LINK NEWSLETTER #1

Collaborations with our members

Management of Extensive Grasslands

Organised by EFNCP members Pogány-Havas and Landcare Germany, this International Conference was held in memory of Dr Barbara Knowles, in Gyimes, one of her favourite places in Transylvania and worldwide. The Forum took part with a presentation on "Threats to wood pastures in Europe".

FURTHER INFO / EFNCP PRESENTATION

Eurasian Grasslands Conference

Held in the historic town of Sighisoara in central Romania, this Conference was organised by Babes-Bolyai University and EFNCP members EDGG and Fundatia Adept. The Forum contributed by organising the Reflecting Ecology in Practice workshop, where we debated on how policies could be simple (i.e. applicable to real farming conditions) but still ecologically meaningful.

DOWNLOAD BOOK OF ABSTRACTS

Remember you can follow us on twitter and like our facebook page.

If you received this email indirectly, you may want to subscribe to receive future updates.

Menu

Social Media