Regarding the guidelines of the mid-term review (according to the EU-ordinance 1257/99),
empiric studies were planned to evaluate the programs for the development of rural space. A …

Grasslands have a multi-layer protection function for nature, biodiversity and climate. These
functions can be fostered by an adapted management on grassland farms. Promoting nature …

This paper presents an analysis of the attitudes of farmers towards a policy approach that
combines the instrument of set-aside of farmland with agri-environmental measures under …

Intensive forms of agriculture have been proven to cause severe environmental effects, such
as soil erosion by water and wind, or the pollution of ground and surface water with nutrients …

The European landscape reflects several centuries of interaction between people and their
natural environments. These “cultural” landscapes are overwhelmingly the product of man's …

The biodiversity decline and the habitat loss in the agricultural landscape have brought up
the importance of nature conservation. In the managed landscape with many landowners …

The interface between environment, agriculture and society needs more attention to improve
nature conservation in rural landscapes. The present paper attempts to identify the …

Agri-environmental measures are applied on 80% of the farmland in Estonia. Nonetheless,
as an Eastern European country, the history of intensification is shorter than in Western …

From a historical point of view, it is obvious that agriculture is responsible for building the
cultural landscapes of Europe. In a process of hundreds of years, the natural landscapes …

The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy includes several policy measures related to
the improvement of environmental quality in rural areas. These measures will certainly have …