Biodiversity and Agro-Ecology Research
Sub-programme objectives
Current and recent research projects related to Biodiversity and Agri-Ecology
Enhancing biodiversity in agricultural systems across a gradient of intensities & enterprises
Development of effective indicators for farm-scale assessments of sustainability that include farmland Wildlife
Improving environmental effectiveness and economic efficiency of High Nature Value farming systems
Improving the understanding of the relationship between diversity and ecosystem function within agricultural systems
- Policy drivers
- Ecological Policy
- Ramsar Convention
- Bern Convention
- Birds Directive (1979)
- Habitats Directive (1992)
- Water Framework Directive
- National Biodiversity Plan
- Wildlife Act
- EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
- Agricultural Policy
- Green Deal
- Common Agricultural Policy
- EU Forest Strategy for 2030
- Nature Restoration Law