Alpine Network for Agrobiodiversity
To promote sustainable agricultural development in the Alpine region and ensure economic security for peripheral areas, traditional agricultural methods need to be encouraged over industrial methods. This includes the preservation and promotion of traditional plants and animals in Alpine agriculture. Supporting these traditional systems also contributes to the conservation of Alpine wildlife, as they complement the ecosystem rather than adding additional burdens to it. Traditional farming systems help prevent soil erosion and the loss of soil fertility by applying methods that have been specifically adapted to the region over centuries. All these factors contribute to the production of traditional Alpine landscapes that are attractive to tourists.
Fundus Agricultura Alpina
Knowledge about traditional land use systems, keeping of breeds and varieties is going to be lost faster than the breeds and varieties themselves. The online platform Fundus Agri-Cultura Alpina will keep the knowledge on the basis of public science. The platform was established initially for the German-speaking regions of the Alps, but a lot of articles and main information is available in English, French, Italian and Slovenian language
Fundus Agri-Cultura Alpina
Feasibility Study Report 2011 (ger)