<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>High nature value (HNV) farming systems play a crucial role in the conservation of biodiversity across large tracks of the European countryside. The socio-economic viability of these low intensity farming systems is in question, with many facing the stark choice of either abandonment or intensification. This review paper explores the concept of HNV farming and examines the links between grazing management and biodiversity conservation in European HNV upland environments. The paper ends with an analysis of the implications of European agricultural policy for HNV farmland, along with future trends and challenges for HNV farming systems.</p></abstract>

High nature value (HNV) farming systems play a crucial role in the conservation of biodiversity across large tracks of the European countryside. The socio-economic viability of these low intensity farming systems is in question, with many facing the stark choice of either abandonment or intensification. This review paper explores the concept of HNV farming and examines the links between grazing management and biodiversity conservation in European HNV upland environments. The paper ends with an analysis of the implications of European agricultural policy for HNV farmland, along with future trends and challenges for HNV farming systems.

High nature value (HNV) farming and the management of upland diversity. A review

Department of Geography, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

European Countryside

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High nature value (HNV) farming systems play a crucial role in the conservation of biodiversity across large tracks of the European countryside. The...

High nature value (HNV) farming and the management of upland diversity. A review

Published Online: Apr 26, 2012

Page range: 116 - 133

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10091-012-0018-3

Keywords
High Nature Value Farming, uplands, biodiversity, grazing management, multifunctionality

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High nature value (HNV) farming and the management of upland diversity. A review

Published Online: Apr 26, 2012

Page range: 116 - 133

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10091-012-0018-3

KeywordsHigh Nature Value Farming, uplands, biodiversity, grazing management, multifunctionality

This content is open access.

Keywords
High Nature Value Farming, uplands, biodiversity, grazing management, multifunctionality