Projects & Practice

Protection and enhancement of forestry biodiversity

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Environmental sustainability, Forestry, Nature conservation
Countries:: Italy

Measure 15 played a key role in the protection and spreading the use of local forestry genetic resources in the Italian region of Marche.

Training and awareness raising on forestry

Keywords:: Climate change adaptation, Environmental protection, Forestry, Natural resources, Nature conservation
Countries:: Spain

Rural Development Programme (RDP) support enabled the reforestation of land and ornamental public spaces with native forest species, while promoting environmental awareness, education and training.

Supporting Ireland’s Rare Breeds

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Environmental sustainability, Natural resources
Countries:: Ireland

Offering support to maintain and possibly increase populations of specific rare breeds under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 of Ireland.

Promoting sustainable forest management

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Environmental protection, Forestry, Nature conservation
Countries:: Italy

An intervention supporting the sustainable management of forest resources, leading to improved economic performance.

Agri-environmental measures delivering environmental and economic win-win

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Bioeconomy, Competitiveness, Environmental protection, Mountain area, Soil management, Water management
Countries:: Spain

A project that demonstrates how agri-environment support can significantly help the protection of the environment while also increasing the profitability of a farm.

Improving soil quality by using sustainable practices

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental sustainability, Renewable energy
Countries:: Italy

A family farm invested in a biogas plant to produce renewable energy while also purchasing a new tomato harvester to improve the farm’s overall income.