Research need from Focus Group: Influence of variation of farm management on rare species and habitat types

This need for research has been identified in FG 42 on “Sustainable beef production systems”. If you want to know more about it, check the final report of the Focus Group.

Natura 2000 and other protection status place a huge responsibility on the farmer to maintain the land in the same condition. Scientific research on different methods of managing sensitive habitats under different management systems is missing. Farmers are advised not to apply new methods on HNV pastures due to the risks of causing damage on rare species. However, there is a need for more knowledge about the level of risk associated with new methods and alternatives.