High nature value farming in Europe / edited by Rainer Oppermann, Guy Beaufoy and Gwyn Jones ; [Foreword by Dacian Cioloş, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development and Janez Potočnik, Commissioner for the Environment].

By:

Oppermann, Rainer

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Ubstadt-Weiher : Verlag Regionalkultur, 2012.Description: 544 p : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9783897356573
3897356570

Other title:

High nature value farming in Europe : 35 European countries : experiences and perspectives [Other title]

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DDC classification:

630.94 OPP

Abstract: High Nature Value (HNV) farming is inherently valuable for biodiversity and forms a living cultural and natural heritage. HNV farmland comprises semi-natural pastures, meadows and orchards, as well as species-rich arable land, and often retains a wealth of landscape features. HNV farming is present in all European countries, with a diversity of types and extent. Apart from being the cornerstone of European farmland biodiversity, these types of farming provide a multitude of other services for society, including sustainable rural economies, and the rich social fabric and character of Europe\'s landscapes. The environmental, socio-cultural and territorial significance of HNV farming is increasingly recognised, but greater awareness is needed amongst policy makers and the wider public. This book presents an overview of HNV farming across 35 European countries, describing the main characteristics and presenting examples of farming systems, farms and farmers.--Publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
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High Nature Value (HNV) farming is inherently valuable for biodiversity and forms a living cultural and natural heritage. HNV farmland comprises semi-natural pastures, meadows and orchards, as well as species-rich arable land, and often retains a wealth of landscape features. HNV farming is present in all European countries, with a diversity of types and extent. Apart from being the cornerstone of European farmland biodiversity, these types of farming provide a multitude of other services for society, including sustainable rural economies, and the rich social fabric and character of Europe\'s landscapes. The environmental, socio-cultural and territorial significance of HNV farming is increasingly recognised, but greater awareness is needed amongst policy makers and the wider public. This book presents an overview of HNV farming across 35 European countries, describing the main characteristics and presenting examples of farming systems, farms and farmers.--Publisher.