Extensive grazing in nature conservation

Extensive grazing plays a key role in protecting and preserving our cultural landscapes. It combines agriculture and nature conservation by supporting natural processes while preserving valuable habitats.

It thus makes a significant contribution to promoting biodiversity, storing carbon dioxide in the soil and reducing soil erosion. Our working groups have conducted numerous studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of this method. Practice shows that such sustainable grazing approaches not only increase ecological value, but can also make economic sense.

Impressions from previous projects

  • <p>When used appropriately, extensively grazed grassland is one of the most species-rich habitats in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. Grazing by livestock such as cattle, sheep or goats keeps the grassland open. These areas are characterised by high biodiversity, a variety of plant species and different habitats that provide optimal conditions for numerous insects, birds and other animal species.</p>

    When used appropriately, extensively grazed grassland is one of the most species-rich habitats in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. Grazing by livestock such as cattle, sheep or goats keeps the grassland open. These areas are characterised by high biodiversity, a variety of plant species and different habitats that provide optimal conditions for numerous insects, birds and other animal species.

  • <p>When used appropriately, extensively grazed grassland is one of the most species-rich habitats in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. Grazing by livestock such as cattle, sheep or goats keeps the grassland open. These areas are characterised by high biodiversity, a variety of plant species and different habitats that provide optimal conditions for numerous insects, birds and other animal species.</p>

    When used appropriately, extensively grazed grassland is one of the most species-rich habitats in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. Grazing by livestock such as cattle, sheep or goats keeps the grassland open. These areas are characterised by high biodiversity, a variety of plant species and different habitats that provide optimal conditions for numerous insects, birds and other animal species.

  • <p>When used appropriately, extensively grazed grassland is one of the most species-rich habitats in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. Grazing by livestock such as cattle, sheep or goats keeps the grassland open. These areas are characterised by high biodiversity, a variety of plant species and different habitats that provide optimal conditions for numerous insects, birds and other animal species.</p>

    When used appropriately, extensively grazed grassland is one of the most species-rich habitats in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. Grazing by livestock such as cattle, sheep or goats keeps the grassland open. These areas are characterised by high biodiversity, a variety of plant species and different habitats that provide optimal conditions for numerous insects, birds and other animal species.

Research projects demonstrating the use of extensive grazing in nature conservation

  • Alliance for Pasture Diversity (in Saxony-Anhalt): promoting greater species and structural diversity through innovation and knowledge transfer (WeideVielfalt)

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  • Grazing management and monitoring of calcareous dry grasslands in the FFH area “Tote Täler”

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  • Semi-open pasture landscape Oranienbaumer Heide

    Completed
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  • Management of open land habitats on steep slopes that are difficult to maintain through goat grazing in the Untere Saaletal

    Completed
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