European Forum on Nature
Conservation and Pastoralism
The Forum is currently being re-established as a new association in Germany.
The European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism (EFNCP) has for many years brought together researchers, land managers, policy experts and civil society organisations working on pastoralism and high nature value farming across Europe.
Following the closure of the former UK-based organisation in 2025, work is now underway to establish a new association in Germany to continue this network and its activities.
What we do
Re-establishment
We are currently in the process of founding a new association in Germany that will continue the work of the European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism.
The aim of the renewed organisation is to support sustainable pastoral systems in Europe, promote high nature value farming and grazing systems, facilitate dialogue between science, policy and practice, and
maintain and develop the EFNCP network.
During this transition period, the previous EFNCP website and materials remain available as an archive. Further information about the new organisation will be published here as the founding process progresses.
During this transition period, the previous EFNCP website and materials remain available as an archive. Further information about the new organisation will be published here as the founding process progresses.
About EFNCP
EFNCP was founded in 1988 as a European network dedicated to understanding and supporting pastoral systems and high nature value farming landscapes.
Its work has included research and policy analysis on grazing systems, workshops and conferences across Europe, collaboration with farmers, researchers and policy makers, and contributions to European agricultural and environmental policy debates.
The Forum has played an important role in highlighting the ecological and cultural importance of pastoral landscapes throughout Europe.
EFNCP Archive
The publications, reports and resources developed by the Forum remain available as an archive.
These materials include conference proceedings, research reports, policy briefings, newsletters and publications.
Our vision is to ensure a viable future for the farming types that most benefit biodiversity across Europe, by making them valued by policy and the general public, and economically and socially sustainable at farm and landscape scales.
If you would like to get in touch or stay informed about the re-establishment of EFNCP, click here.
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