A balance of farming and conservation in a habitat for wildlife

MANY of the most important high nature value landscapes in Europe have been shaped, enriched and sustained by generations of farming activity.

BurrenLife says the conservation of these landscapes, and their associated habitats and species, depends on the continuation of sustainable farming practices.

“In many cases, this necessitates the development of new models of farming for conservation, that build on local knowledge and experience, embrace new ideas and technologies, and develop new partnerships with other stakeholders,” the organisation says.