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View article: “Grazing with trees”: a visual journey through silvopastoralism in European art
“Grazing with trees”: a visual journey through silvopastoralism in European art Open
This article explores the representation of silvopastoral systems in European art from the 16th to the nineteenth century, with a specific focus on ruminant livestock grazing in wooded environments. Drawing from a wide interdisciplinary bo…
View article: Soil-dwelling microarthropods and fungi: combined indicators of ecosystem health in mediterranean agroforestry systems
Soil-dwelling microarthropods and fungi: combined indicators of ecosystem health in mediterranean agroforestry systems Open
Mediterranean agroecosystems, especially silvopastoral systems, face increasing pressures from climate change and land use intensification. Monitoring soil biodiversity in these systems is essential for understanding their ecological statu…
View article: Assessment of African swine fever impact in Bulgaria with special focus on the East Balkan Swine
Assessment of African swine fever impact in Bulgaria with special focus on the East Balkan Swine Open
African Swine Fever (ASF) represents a significant threat to global pig production, due to its high lethality rate and the ability of the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) to persist in wild boar populations and the environment. In areas wh…
View article: Silvopastoralism, Forest Planning and Nature Conservation: Proposals for Sustainable Management Strategies
Silvopastoralism, Forest Planning and Nature Conservation: Proposals for Sustainable Management Strategies Open
The need for additional fodder resources in times of climate change has led to the identification of the use of new areas for grazing. This includes wooded or naturally reforested areas as advocated in recent European project deliverables.…
View article: Beef cattle performance and hair cortisol accumulation in silvopastoral and pastoral systems: a 2-year assessment
Beef cattle performance and hair cortisol accumulation in silvopastoral and pastoral systems: a 2-year assessment Open
The Mediterranean area is highly vulnerable to climate change. Silvopastoral practices, such as integrating trees into pastureland or grazing in woodland areas, are potential mitigation strategies to improve microclimate conditions and red…
View article: Agroforestry and Animal Husbandry
Agroforestry and Animal Husbandry Open
Agroforestry (AF) entails deliberate agricultural practices where farmers integrate a combination of trees, grasses, shrubs, crops, and livestock within their farming systems to create more resilient and sustainable agricultural landscapes…