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Perceived feasibility of sward management options in permanent grassland of Alpine regions and expected efects on delivery of ecosystem services

Perceived feasibility of sward management options in permanent grassland of Alpine regions and expected efects on delivery of ecosystem services

Gabriele Mack1, Nadja El Benni1, Martina Spörri1, Olivier Huguenin‑Elie2, Sophie Tindale3, Erik Hunter4, Paul Newell Price5, Lynn J. Frewer3 Abstract: Agriculture in Alpine regions plays an important role for multiple ecosystem services (ES) supplied from permanent grassland (PG). This paper investigates the feasibility of sward renewal, overseeding, and rising plate meters on PG for the Swiss Alpine region and analyses their expected effects on ES supply.

European Permanent Grasslands: A Systematic Review of Economic Drivers of Change, Including a Detailed Analysis of the Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, and UK

European Permanent Grasslands: A Systematic Review of Economic Drivers of Change, Including a Detailed Analysis of the Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, and UK

John Elliott1, Sophie Tindale2, Samantha Outhwaite1, Fiona Nicholson1, Paul Newell-Price1, Novieta H. Sari2, Erik Hunter3, Pedro Sánchez-Zamora4, Shan Jin5, Rosa Gallardo-Cobos4, Simona Miškolci6 and Lynn J. Frewer2 Abstract Permanent grasslands (PG) feature in the European rural landscape and represent a major agricultural production resource. They support multiple non-provisioning ecosystem services (ES), including climate regulation, flood

Unveiling Innovations in Grasslands Productivity and Sustainability

Unveiling Innovations in Grasslands Productivity and Sustainability

Mohamed Abdalla Introduction: Grasslands represent a vital ecosystem, covering roughly 40.5% of the Earth’s land surface—excluding Greenland and Antarctica—equivalent to an area of 52.5 million km2. Moreover, they constitute approximately 70% of the world’s agricultural areas, which translates to around 34.3 million km2 [1,2]. Within these ecosystems, grasslands generate approximately 10% of terrestrial plant biomass

An Overview of Permanent Grassland Grazing Management Practices and the Impacts on Principal Soil Quality Indicators

An Overview of Permanent Grassland Grazing Management Practices and the Impacts on Principal Soil Quality Indicators

Filippo Milazzo1, Richard M. Francksen2, Mohamed Abdalla3, Simone Ravetto Enri4, Laura Zavattaro5, Marco Pittarello5, Stanislav Hejduk6, Paul Newell-Price7, René L. M. Schils8, Pete Smith3 and Tom Vanwalleghem1 Abstract Grasslands are at risk of degradation due to unsustainable management practices and climate change. Here, we review the principal soil quality indicators (SQIs) to evaluate the sustainability

Predicting Long-Term Effects of Alt. Mgmt Practices in Conventional and Org. Agric. Systems on Soil Carbon Stocks Using the DayCent Model

Predicting Long-Term Effects of Alt. Mgmt Practices in Conventional and Org. Agric. Systems on Soil Carbon Stocks Using the DayCent Model

Caio Fernandes Zani1,*, Mohamed Abdalla2, Geoffrey Denis Abbott1, James Arnold Taylor3, Marcelo Valadares Galdos4,5 , Julia Mary Cooper1,6 and Elisa Lopez-Capel1 Abstract Recently, many countries have introduced policies that promote sustainable agricultural practices, such as reducing synthetic nitrogen fertiliser and promoting diversified crop rotation. While such management changes might represent an opportunity for the agricultural

Subsoiling for planting trees in dehesa system: long‑term efects on soil organic carbon

Subsoiling for planting trees in dehesa system: long‑term efects on soil organic carbon

Francisco Navarro‑Rosales, Jesús Fernández‑Habas, Lizardo Reyna‑Bowen, José A. Gómez, Pilar Fernández‑Rebollo Abstract Incorporating trees into agricultural systems, including grasslands, increases the soil organic carbon sequestration and contributes to climate change mitigation. Site preparation for tree establishment is a common practice that can involve a variety of techniques and agricultural implements such as subsoiling. This study

The role of grassland for erosion and flood mitigation in Europe: A meta-analysis

The role of grassland for erosion and flood mitigation in Europe: A meta-analysis

Filippo Milazzoa, Richard M. Francksenb, Laura Zavattaroc, Mohamed Abdallad, Stanislav Hejduke, Simone Ravetto Enrif, Marco Pittarelloc, Paul Newell Priceg, René L.M. Schilsh, Pete Smithd, Tom Vanwalleghema Abstract Permanent grasslands are widely recognized for their role in protecting the landscape against soil erosion and flooding. However, this role has not yet been comprehensively quantified. Also, the degradation of grasslands is accelerating at an alarming pace, leading to erosion and runoff generation. This study aims to (i) quantify

Circularity indicators and their relation with nutrient use efficiency in agriculture and food systems

Circularity indicators and their relation with nutrient use efficiency in agriculture and food systems

Marloes P. van Loona,* , Wytse J. Vonka, Renske Hijbeeka , Martin K. van Ittersuma , Hein F.M. ten Bergeb Abstract CONTEXT: Circular resource use in agriculture and food systems could play an important role when aiming for sufficient food output with limited environmental impact and resource depletion. Circularity, however, is not a goal in

Spatio-temporal dynamics of grassland use intensity in Switzerland

Spatio-temporal dynamics of grassland use intensity in Switzerland

Martina Spörri1,2, Nadja El Benni1, Gabriele Mack1, Robert Finger2 Abstract Land use intensity determines the provision of multiple important ecosystem services of agriculture. In Switzerland, agricultural policy developments have aimed and still aim to extensify agricultural systems and especially grassland use. We here provide a spatial and temporal analysis of changes in grassland use intensity and discuss them in the

Cultural ecosystem services in European grasslands: A systematic review of threats

Cultural ecosystem services in European grasslands: A systematic review of threats

Raoul Pellaton, Eszter Lellei-Kovács, András Báldi Abstract The degradation of ecosystems threatens the provision of ecosystem services and limits human wellbeing. This systematic literature review evaluates the threats surrounding cultural ecosystem services (CES), namely recreation and landscape aesthetics in European permanent grasslands. We identified underlying causes, direct threats, consequences and suggested solutions for threat mitigation.

Farmer led innovation in the use of multi-species swards on Northern Ireland farms

Farmer led innovation in the use of multi-species swards on Northern Ireland farms

Rankin J.R.1, Hoy J.1, Brown S. 1, Lowe D.E.2, Patterson J.D. 2, Scollan N.D.3 and Lively F.O.2 1AgriSearch, Innovation Centre, Large Park, Hillsborough, BT26 6D, R N. Ireland, United Kingdom; 2Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Large Park, Hillsborough, BT26 6DR, N. Ireland, United Kingdom; 3Queen’s University, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL, N. Ireland, United Kingdom Abstract

An overview of European permanent grasslands: SUPER-G proposals to improve their sustainability and multifunctionality

An overview of European permanent grasslands: SUPER-G proposals to improve their sustainability and multifunctionality

Newell Price J.P.1, Bufe C.2, Frewer L.3, Hejduk S.4, Hunter E.5, Klopčič M.6, Lively F.7, Lombardi G.8, Mulvenna C.7, Rankin J.9, Ravetto Enri S.8, Schils R.L.M.2, Smith K.1, ten Berge H.2, Tindale S.3, Tonn B.10 and Williams J.R.1 1ADAS, Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham WA6 0AR, United Kingdom; 2Agrosystems Research, Wageningen Plant Research,

EIP-AGRI: EU initiatives for the transfer and co-creation of innovations on and for grassland

EIP-AGRI: EU initiatives for the transfer and co-creation of innovations on and for grassland

Schreuder R.1, Peratoner G.2, Goliński P.3 and Van den Pol-van Dasselaar A.4 1EIP-AGRI Network Facility, Koning Albert II laan 15, 1210 Brussels, Belgium; 2Laimburg Research Centre, Vadena/Pfatten, 39040 Ora/Auer, Italy; 3Poznań University of Life Sciences, Department of Grassland and Natural Landscape Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632 Poznań, Poland; 4Aeres University of Applied Sciences, De Drieslag 4,

Does liming grasslands increase biomass production without causing negative impacts on net greenhouse gas emissions?

Does liming grasslands increase biomass production without causing negative impacts on net greenhouse gas emissions?

Abdalla A.1, Zavattaro L.2, Lellei-Kovacs E.3, Espenberg M.1,4, Mander U.4, Smith K.5, Thorman R.5, Dǎmǎtîrcǎ C.6, Schils R.7, Ten Berge H.7, Newell-Price P.5 and Smith P.1 1Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom; 2Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Torino, Italy; 3Institute of Ecology and Botany, MTA Centre for Ecological Research, Hungary; 4Institute

Overyielding in multi-species swards under simulated grazing management

Overyielding in multi-species swards under simulated grazing management

Patterson J.D.1,2, Herron E.R.2, Mocarska M.2, Gordon A.W.3 and Young G.K.2 1Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6DR, N. Ireland, United Kingdom; 2AFBI, Loughgall, Co Armagh, BT61 8JB, N. Ireland, UK; 3AFBI, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT9 5PX, N. Ireland, United Kingdom Abstract Species from different functional groups when grown together can produce

A farm level decision support tool to quantify ecosystem service delivery from permanent grassland

A farm level decision support tool to quantify ecosystem service delivery from permanent grassland

Titterington F.M.1, Báldi A.2, Lellei-Kovacs E.2, Newell-Price J.P.3, Sagoo L.3, Aubry A.1, McConnell D.1, Patterson D.1, Rankin J.4, Annett N.4, Brown S.4, Abdalla M.5, Smith P.5, Bufe C.6, Almedia R.7, Bausson C.8, Hejduk S.9 and Lively F.1 1Agri Food and Biosciences Institute, Large Park, Hillsborough, BT26 6ET, UK; 2Centre for Ecological Research, Alkotmány u 2-4

Effects of soil type and competition on Bituminaria bituminosa var. albomarginata cv. LANZA® biomass production: preliminary results

Effects of soil type and competition on Bituminaria bituminosa var. albomarginata cv. LANZA® biomass production: preliminary results

Fernández-Habas J.1, Leal-Murillo J.R.1, García Moreno A.M.1, Real D.2, Méndez P.3, Carriere Cañada M.1, Vanwalleghem T.4, Milazzo F.4 and Fernández-Rebollo P.1 1Department of Forest Engineering, University of Cordoba, Spain; 2Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, DPIRD, Western Australia; 3Canary Institute of Agricultural Research, ICIA, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; 4Department of Agronomy, Hydraulic Engineering

Can grassland vegetation be estimated from smartphone pictures collected by citizen scientists?

Can grassland vegetation be estimated from smartphone pictures collected by citizen scientists?

Fernández-Habas J.1, Komainda M.2, Schmitz A.2, Fernández-Rebollo P.1 and Isselstein J.2,3 1University of Cordoba, Department of Forest Engineering, ETSIAM, Ctra. Madrid, Km 396, Córdoba, 14071, Spain; 2University of Göttingen, Department of Crop Sciences, Von-Siebold-Straβe 8, Göttingen, 37075, Germany; 3Centre of Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Use, Büsgenweg 1, 37077 Goettingen, Germany Abstract The methods used to

Delivery of ecosystem services from permanent grasslands in Europe: a systematic review

Delivery of ecosystem services from permanent grasslands in Europe: a systematic review

Schils R.L.M.1, Bufe C.1, Rhymer C.M.2, Francksen R.M.2, Klaus V.H.3, Abdalla M.4, Milazzo F.5, Lellei-Kovács E.6, Ten Berge H.1, Bertora C.7, Chodkiewicz A.8, Dǎmǎtîrcǎ C.7, Feigenwinter I.3, Fernández-Rebollo P.9, Ghiasi S.10, Hejduk S.11, Hiron M.12, Janicka M.8, Pellaton R.6, Smith K.E.13, Thorman R.13, Vanwalleghem T.5, Williams J.13, Zavattaro L.14, Kampen J.15, Derkx R.16, Smith P.4,

A systematic review of threats in permanent grassland cultural ecosystem services

A systematic review of threats in permanent grassland cultural ecosystem services

Pellaton R., Báldi A. and Lellei-Kovács E. Institute of Ecology and Botany, Centre for Ecological Research, Alkotmány út 2-4, 2163 Vácrátót, Hungary Abstract The degradation of ecosystems happens at an unprecedented rate, threatening the provision of ecosystem services and ultimately limiting human well-being. We conducted a systematic literature review evaluating the threats surrounding cultural ecosystem

Mechanical loosening of grasslands – a risk to ecosystem services or a restorative practice?

Mechanical loosening of grasslands – a risk to ecosystem services or a restorative practice?

Newell Price P.1, Hadden S.2, Rhymer C.3, Francksen R.3, Standen J.3, Thorman R.1, Dowers J.1, Whittingham M.3 and Williams J.1 1ADAS, United Kingdom; 2Ryal Soil & Ecology, United Kingdom; 3School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SNES), Newcastle University, United Kingdom Abstract Well-managed grasslands can deliver a range of goods and services, including storing carbon, supporting

Quantifying the permanent grassland erosion and flood mitigation impact in the Mediterranean climate

Quantifying the permanent grassland erosion and flood mitigation impact in the Mediterranean climate

Milazzo F.1, Fernandez-Habas J.2, Fernandez-Rebollo P.2, Peña A.3 and Vanwalleghem T.1 1Department of Agronomy, ETSIAM, University of Córdoba, Spain; 2Department of Forest Engineering, ETSIAM, University of Cordoba, Spain; 3Department of Rural Engineering, ETSIAM, University of Cordoba, Spain Abstract Land use change (LUC) is identified as one of the main drivers of soil erosion. However, very

Ecosystem service research in grasslands at 31 experimental farms, networks and demonstration platforms across Europe

Ecosystem service research in grasslands at 31 experimental farms, networks and demonstration platforms across Europe

Klaus V.H.1, Newell Price J.P.2, Bufe C.3, Caraes C.4, Chodkiewicz A.5, Feigenwinter I.1, Hejduk S.6, Klopčič M.7, Báldi A.8, Lellei-Kovács E.8, Lively F.9, Lombardi G.10, Markovic M.11, Milazzo F.12, Oenema J.3, Rankin J.13, Ravetto Enri S.10, Rhymer C.M.14, Schils R.L.M.3, Stypiński P.5, Tonn B.15, Vanwalleghem T.12, Whittingham M.J.14 and Buchmann N.1 1Institute of Agricultural Sciences,

Possibilities for estimating the yield and quality of forage harvested from meadows of high natural value with nondestructive methods

Possibilities for estimating the yield and quality of forage harvested from meadows of high natural value with nondestructive methods

Janicka M.1 and Pawluśkiewicz B.2 1Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agriculture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland; 2Department of Environmental Improvement, Institute of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland Abstract Non-destructive methods and tools, such as the Rising Plate Meter (RPM),

Permanent grassland ecosystems services: farmer perceptions

Permanent grassland ecosystems services: farmer perceptions

Caraes C.1, Godfroy D. 2, Jouart A.2 and Newell Price J.P.3 1Chambre Régionale d’Agriculture de Normandie, France; 2Chambre Régionale d’Agriculture du Grand Est, France; 3 ADAS, United Kingdom Abstract As part of the Horizon 2020 SUPER-G project, we carried out a survey of 50 grassland farmers in Lorraine and Normandy to assess their understanding and

Are we talking about the same thing? Stakeholder perspectives on grasslands management intensity

Are we talking about the same thing? Stakeholder perspectives on grasslands management intensity

Tonn B.1,2, Ten Berge H.3, Bufe C.3, Buchmann N.4, Eggers S.5, Fernández Rebollo P.6, Klaus V.H.4, Lellei-Kovács E.7, Lombardi G.8, Ravetto Enri S.8, Stypinski P.9 and Newell Price J.P.10 1University of Göttingen, Department of Crop Sciences, Germany; 2FiBL Switzerland, Department of Livestock Sciences, Switzerland; 3Wageningen Plant Research, Agrosystems Research, the Netherlands; 4ETH Zürich, Department of Environmental

Citizen and consumer attitudes to grassland landscapes in Europe

Citizen and consumer attitudes to grassland landscapes in Europe

Tindale S.1, Ojo M.1, Gallardo-Cobos R.2, Hunter E.3, Miškolci S.4, Vicario-Modroño V.2, Newell Price P.5, Sánchez-Zamora P.2, Sonnevelt M.6 and Frewer L.J.1 1Centre for Rural Economy, Newcastle University, United Kingdom; 2Department of Agricultural Economics, ETSIAM, Córdoba University, Spain; 3Department of Work Science, Business Economics and Environmental Psychology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden; 4Department of

Variability of European farming systems relying on permanent grassland across biogeographic regions

Variability of European farming systems relying on permanent grassland across biogeographic regions

Ravetto Enri S.1, Bausson C.2, Ten Berge H.3, Hiron M.4, Jones M.5, Klaus V.H.6, Buchmann N.6, Lellei-Kovács E.7, Rankin J.8, Fernández-Rebollo P.9, Schils R.3, Tonn B.11,12, Lombardi G.1 and Newell Price P.5 1University of Torino, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, Italy; 2Chambre régionale d’agriculture de Normandie, France; 3Agrosystems Research, Wageningen Plant Research, Wageningen,

Permanent grasslands in Europe: Land use change and intensification decrease their multifunctionality

Permanent grasslands in Europe: Land use change and intensification decrease their multifunctionality

René L.M.Schilsa ConnyBufea Caroline M.Rhymerb Richard M.Francksenb ValentinvH.Klausc MohamedAbdallad FilippoMilazzoe EszterLellei-Kovácsf Hein tenBergea ChiaraBertorag AnnaChodkiewiczh ClaudiaDamatîrcg IrisFeigenwinterc PilarFernándezRebolloi ShivaGhiasic1 StanislavHejdukj MatthewHironk MariaJanickah RaoulPellatonf Kate E.Smithl RachelThormanl TomVanwallegheme JohnWilliamsl LauraZavattarog2 JarlKampenm RiaDerkxn PeteSmithd Mark J.Whittinghamb NinaBuchmannc J. Paul NewellPricel aAgrosystems Research, Wageningen Plant Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands;bSchool of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, United Kingdom;cDepartment of Environmental Systems Science, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ETH Zürich, Switzerland;dInstitute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom;eDepartment of Agronomy, ETSIAM, University of

The resilience of soil erosion rates under historical land use change in agroecosystems of Southern Spain

The resilience of soil erosion rates under historical land use change in agroecosystems of Southern Spain

F.Milazzoa P.Fernándezb A.Peñac T.Vanwalleghema aDepartment of Agronomy, ETSIAM, University of Córdoba, Spain; bDepartment of Forest Engineering, ETSIAM, University of Cordoba, Spain; cDepartment of Rural Engineering, ETSIAM, University of Cordoba, Spain Abstract Land use change (LUC) is identified as one of the main drivers of soil erosion in the Mediterranean. However, very little information exists regarding the relationship between land use and erosion over

Estimating pasture quality of Mediterranean grasslands using hyperspectral narrow bands from field spectroscopy by Random Forest and PLS regressions

Estimating pasture quality of Mediterranean grasslands using hyperspectral narrow bands from field spectroscopy by Random Forest and PLS regressions

Jesús Fernandez-Habas (a), Mónica Carriere Cañada (a), Alma María García Moreno (a), José Ramon Leal-Murillo (a), María P. González-Dugo (b), Begoña Abellanas Oar (a), Pedro J. Gómez-Giráldez (b), Pilar Fernáandez-Rebollo (a) (a) Department of Forest Engineering, ETSIAM, University of Cordoba, Ctra. Madrid, Km 396, 14071 Córdoba, Spain (b) IFAPA, Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training of Andalusia,

The costs of diversity: higher prices for more diverse grassland seed mixtures

The costs of diversity: higher prices for more diverse grassland seed mixtures

Sergei Schaub1,2,3, Robert Finger1,∗, Nina Buchmann2, Vera Steiner1 and Valentin H Klaus2 Abstract Globally, we face a dramatic biodiversity loss in agricultural systems as well as severe ecosystem degradation. In grasslands, higher biodiversity in terms of plant diversity was shown to increase the diversity of higher trophic levels and provide benefits for farmers such as

Drought resistance and water use efficiency of three genotypes of Bituminaria bituminosa: preliminary results

Drought resistance and water use efficiency of three genotypes of Bituminaria bituminosa: preliminary results

Authors: Fernández-Habas J., Hidalgo-Fernández M.T., Leal-Murillo J.R., García-Moreno A.M., Reina-Belmonte J.A., Quero J.L., Fernández-Rebollo P., Vanwalleghem T. and Mendez P. Abstract The increase in temperature and reduction of rainfall due to climate change is threatening the provision of environmental services (ES) by permanent grasslands. This is especially serious in the Mediterranean Basin, where the higher temperatures

Preferences for grassland-management innovations in dehesa farms from Andalusia (Spain)

Preferences for grassland-management innovations in dehesa farms from Andalusia (Spain)

Authors: Fernández-Habas J., Fernández-Rebollo P., Vanwalleghem T., Luis-González A., Sánchez-Zamora P. and Gallardo-Cobos R. Abstract Permanent grasslands (PG) are of key importance for the provision of ecosystem services (ES). Suitable management is essential to guarantee their persistence and functionality. Currently, there is a growing interest in innovations and new technologies aimed to facilitate and to improve

A management-based typology for European permanent grasslands

A management-based typology for European permanent grasslands

Authors: Tonn B.1, Bausson C.2, Ten Berge H.3, Buchmann N.4, Bufe C.3, Eggers S.5, Fernández-Rebollo P.6, Forster-Brown C.7, Hiron M.5, Klaus V.H.4, Korevaar H.3, Lellei-Kovács E.8, Lombardi G.9, Markovic B.10, Ravetto Enri S.9, Schils R.L.M.3, Stypinski P.11 and Newell Price P.12 1University of Göttingen, Department of Crop Sciences, Germany; 2Chambre régionale d’agriculture de Normandie, France;

European permanent grasslands mainly threatened by abandonment, heat and drought, and conversion to temporary grassland

European permanent grasslands mainly threatened by abandonment, heat and drought, and conversion to temporary grassland

Authors: Schils R.L.M.1, Newell Price J.P.2, Klaus V.H.3, Tonn B.4, Hejduk S.5, Stypinski P.6, Hiron M.7, Fernández P.8, Ravetto Enri S.9, Lellei-Kovacs E.10, Annett N.11, Markovic B.12, Lively F.13, Ten Berge H.1, Smith K.2, Forster-Brown C.2, Jones M.2, Buchmann N.3, Janicka M.6, Fernandez J.8, Rankin J.11, McConnell D.13, Aubry A.13 and Korevaar H.1 1Agrosystems Research,

Effects of organic farming on ecosystem services and multifunctionality in Switzerland: the ServiceGrass project

Effects of organic farming on ecosystem services and multifunctionality in Switzerland: the ServiceGrass project

Authors: Klaus V.H.(1), Richter F.1, Buchmann N.(1), Jan P.(2), El Benni N.(2)and Lüscher A.(3) (1)Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ETH Zürich, Universitätstr. (2), 8092 Zürich, Switzerland; Research Division Competitiveness and System Evaluation, Agroscope, Tänikon, 8356 Ettenhausen, Switzerland; (3)Forage Production and Grassland Systems, Agroscope, eckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich, Switzerland Abstract: Sustainable agriculture delivers not only market goods but

Do biodiversity-ecosystem functioning experiments inform stakeholders how to simultaneously conserve biodiversity and increase ecosystem service provisioning in grasslands?

Do biodiversity-ecosystem functioning experiments inform stakeholders how to simultaneously conserve biodiversity and increase ecosystem service provisioning in grasslands?

Authors: V H KLAUSA, M J WHITTINGHAMB, A BÁLDIC, S EGGERSD, R M FRANCKSENB, M HIROND, E LELLEI-KOVÁCSC, C M RHYMERB, N BUCHMANNA Two key stakeholders primarily important for nature conservation are farmers (and their lobby groups) and conservationists. Both have substantial inputs into environmental strategies and policies calling for biodiversity conservation aimed to directly increase ecosystem services. The

Using a Citizen Science Approach with German Horse Owners to Study the Locomotion Behaviour of Horses on Pasture

Using a Citizen Science Approach with German Horse Owners to Study the Locomotion Behaviour of Horses on Pasture

Authors: A SCHMITZ, B TONN, A K SCHOPPNER, J ISSELSTEIN Engaging farmers as citizen scientists may be a cost-efficient way of answering applied research questions aimed at more sustainable land use. We used a citizen science approach with German horse farmers with a dual goal. Firstly, we tested the practicability of this approach for answering

Which practices co-deliver food security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and combat land degradation and desertification?

Which practices co-deliver food security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and combat land degradation and desertification?

Authors: P SMITH, K CALVIN, J NKEM, D CAMPBELL, F CHERUBINI, G GRASSI, V KOROTKOV, A L HOANG, S LWASA, P MCELWEE, E NKONYA, N SAIGUSA, J F SOUSSANA, M A TABOADA, F C MANNING, D NAMPANZIRA, C ARIAS-NAVARRO, M VIZZARRI, J HOUSE, S ROE, A COWIE, M ROUNSEVELL, A ARNETH There is a clear

Characterising permanent grassland-based farming systems in Europe

Characterising permanent grassland-based farming systems in Europe

Authors: H KOREVAAR, D SACCO, S R ENRI, G LOMBARDI, H T BERGE, C BUFE, M WHITTINGHAM, P SMITH, T VANWALLEGHEM, E LELLEI-KOVÁCS, P STYPINSKI, S HEJDUK, B TONN, P NEWELL PRICE Permanent grasslands (PG) provide a wide range of ecosystem services (ES) and are also the basis for many highly valued landscapes and support rural vitality and

Assessment of Ecosystem Services from Permanent Grassland Systems

Assessment of Ecosystem Services from Permanent Grassland Systems

Authors: H KOREVAAR, H TEN BERGE, C BUFE, M WHITTINGHAM, P SMITH, T VANWALLEGHEM, E LELLEI-KOVÁCS, P STYPINSKI, S HEJDUK, B TONN, D SACCO AND P NEWELL PRICE The SUPER-G consortium and the preceding EIP-AGRI Focus group on permanent grassland (EIP-AGRI, 2016) define permanent grassland (PG) as ‘any land dominated by grasses or herbaceous forage that

Soil Testing, Nutrients and Soil Quality

Soil Testing, Nutrients and Soil Quality

Authors: H KOREVAAR and HFM TEN BERGE Soil quality is the result of physical, chemical and biological soil processes and their interactions. Soil quality has been defined as ‘fitness for use’ (Pierce and Larson, 1993). Following this definition, soil quality may refer to very different sets of properties, depending on environmental conditions (climate, soil type) land

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