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Agri-environmental Program to Preserve Two Endangered Breeds in the Carpathian Region
Summary
An experimental plant of the Institute of Zootechny used EAFRD support to implement an agri-environmental program for rearing two endangered breeds, namely the Hutsul horses and the Carpathian goats while protecting their natural habitat.
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Background
The experimental plant manages a farm of about 1,500 ha and offers agro-tourism services. The farm uses about 770 ha of permanent grassland, including some 400 ha covered by the agri-environment scheme. Corn, wheat and oilseed rape are cultivated on 420 ha of arable land. The farm also specializes in breeding cattle, horses and goats, mainly focusing on Simental cows and Hereford and Hutsul horses.
Objective
The objective was to preserve two endangered breeds, the Hutsul horse and the Carpathian goat, while at the same time protecting the natural environment of the Carpathian farming landscape. Breeding these two races was also particularly important to protect the corncrake population.
Main activities
The beneficiary is implementing the three packages of the agri-environmental schemes: i) extensive permanent grassland; ii) protection of endangered bird species and habitats outside NATURA 2000; and iii) preservation of endangered animal genetic resources in agriculture. Implementing those schemes required stopping the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers. The mowing of the grass is delayed and the animals are grazing the meadows and pastures.
Results & Benefits
The project helped preserve the breeding of traditional animal species, as well as protecting the natural meadow and pasture landscapes of the Carpathian Region. It has also contributed in protecting wolves, local bird species and allowing plants to regenerate naturally. The farm is actively used for academic research and the funds also helped strengthen its agro-tourism services.
Lessons learnt
The project was successful by building upon local resources and traditional farming practices.
Project location and other information
Zakład Doświadczalny Instytutu Zootechniki PIB Odrzechowa, Spółka z o.o. 38-530 Zarszyn
Region
Podkarpackie
RDP Territory
Poland
Total project cost (€)
400 000
EAFRD contribution (€)
400 000
Project website
Contact name
Władysław Brejta
Telephone
+48601515108
Languages for contact
Polish
At a glance
Country
Poland
Final beneficiary type
Other
Budget range
€100 000 - €500 000
Start date:
01/01/2007
End Date:
31/01/2012
Theme / Measure:
Environment and Sustainable Resource Management
Sustainable use of agricultural land
214. Agri-environment payments
Keywords:
Agri-environment, Autochthonous species, Research, Endemic species, Mountain area
Last update
24/09/2013