Pastoralism in Europe

Europe. A wide variety of transhumant pastoral systems are practiced in many European countries where herds are moved according to seasonal cycles in these ...

Pastoralism - Euromontana

In Europe, the total value of ecosystem services provided by pastoralism amounts to 71 billion euros each year. Yet little attention is paid to these benefits ...

Assessing the policy frame in pastoral areas of Europe

The policy framework in Europe is in principle favourable to extensive livestock farming. EU policies recognise the multiple values of pastoralism.

Policies and practices of pastoralism in Europe - SpringerOpen

European Union (EU) policies officially endorse low intensity, transhumant livestock management in Europe as a source of diverse environmental, economic and ...

Those Who Wander: A History of Nomadic Pastoralism in ...

It happened around 11,000 years ago in Central Asia and south-east Europe. The Vlachs called their mountain sheep “the oldest sheep in the world ...

characteristics and challenges of highland-lowland transhumance

Transhumant pastoralism remains a prevalent form of land use across Europe, especially in mountain areas. Besides generating food and other products, ...

Early contact between late farming and pastoralist societies ... - Nature

During the fifth and fourth millennia bc, key technological and social changes took place in southeastern Europe (SEE) which profoundly ...

Which future for pastoralism in Europe? Cohabitation with large ...

Pastoralism is a traditional activity of extensive livestock farming, particularly practised in mountain areas. Pastoralism plays a key role in the ...

Taking European pastoralism forward, one step at a time

The European Shepherds Network (ESN) brings together several pastoralist organizations to propose technical and economic strategies for sustainable development ...

Europe | International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Initiative

It arranges exchanges between shepherds from different countries and facilitates pastoralist organisation in Europe and elsewhere in the world.

Pastoralism - Wikipedia

Pastoralism is a form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals (known as "livestock") are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands (pastures) for ...

PASTORAL Project Information Note 1

The PASTORAL project was steered by a consortium consisting of the Scottish Agricultural College (UK), European Forum on Nature. Conservation and Pastoralism, ...

Challenges of Pastoralism and Rangelands in Europe - UKnowledge

In spite of this better press, the advanced average age of European pastoralists and the increased gender imbalances pose great sustainability risks in the ...

Tracing early pastoralism in Central Europe using sedimentary ...

Overall, our results demonstrate the possibilities for sedimentary DNA (sedaDNA) to explore past human-environment systems and emphasize the ...

Pastoralist Women in European Mountain Areas Discuss Navigating ...

European mountainous regions host communities deeply entrenched in pastoral traditions within which pastoralist women play an indispensable role ...

Does European agricultural policy work for pastoralists? - PASTRES

The new paper focuses on the impacts on pastoralists of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the European Union (EU).

European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism

The European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism (EFNCP) is a Europe-wide network which raises awareness of the importance of low-intensity farming ...

Tracing early pastoralism in Central Europe using sedimentary ...

We analyze metagenomic data from a rock shelter using sedimentary ancient DNA. Ancient DNA reveals domesticated animals and their associated microbiomes.

Challenging negative views of pastoralism in Europe - PASTRES

The online panel discussion 'Are livestock always bad for the planet?' will examine the role of pastoralism in controversies over food, diets and climate ...

The Genesis of Pastoralism in European Prehistory - jstor

Europe. One wonders how the ldvdng would affect percentages on pollen diagrams, and what effect it would have on Turner's arable/pastoral index (Turner I964) ...