HNV-Link Project: Impact of abandonment on High Nature Value pastures of Sardinia

HNV-Link was an EU Horizon 2020 project that aimed to create a community of practice and knowledge by linking 10 areas throughout the European Union where HNV farming systems are prevalent. These Learning Areas are used to evaluate innovation examples and gaps relevant to HNV systems. Innovation types include technical, commercial, social, institutional, and policy. This presentation gives the reader an insight into the HNV pastures in Sardinia, Italy, on topics related to the modern economy, biodiversity, and pasture types.

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Location
  • Italy
  • Europe
Authors
  • Emmanuele Farris
Purpose
  • Dissemination
  • Communication
File type
Slideshow / Presentation
File size
1.48 MB
Created on
24-09-2018
Origin language
English
Official project website
License
CC BY

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