NATURAL GRAZING

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Natural grazing can be carried out in both urban and rural areas. Animals are efficient and environmentally friendly stewards of nature and the landscape. Grazing is usually inexpensive and the benefits it provides are valuable to nature. At a time when all traditional biotopes are under threat, contractual grazing is an important means of cooperation in the management of valuable areas and the development of new grazing areas. Grazing in the wild is always purposeful. The aim of managing areas outside arable land is to increase and maintain biodiversity, to manage the landscape or to control invasive species. In addition, grazing provides recreational values and experiences for residents. Goal-oriented care also means well-planned care, where the goals set for the development of each area are achieved.

The benefits of grazing for biodiversity

grazing increases the brightness and warmth of the growing site and reduces the nutrient content of the soil
add insects and fungi that live on animal dung
Exposed ground creates new habitats for insects in parched places
rotting wood from natural pastures is valuable for pollinators and birds
the underground diversity of long-grazed traditional biotopes is abundant
long-uncultivated natural pastures bind carbon in their root system
grazing preserves valuable traditional biotopes and endangered species of valuable meadows
grazing prevents harmful alien species such as lupine and giant balsam
low-growing and low-nutrient meadow plant species benefit from grazing
cattle trampling exposes the soil surface, which facilitates the germination of seeds of desirable plant species

Grazing takes care of the landscape

large areas can be treated
rocky, steep or damp sites can be treated, which would otherwise be impossible
grazing keeps the cultural landscape open and opens up views
the archaeological sites remain open and maintained
grazing is a living cultural heritage
traditional biotopes and natural pastures are the highlights of the landscape

The benefits of grazing for humans

grazing sites can be used in environmental breeding
animals produce experiences and well-being
ecosystem services such as recreational use and landscape aesthetics

The benefits of grazing for grazing animals

opportunity for species-appropriate behavior
natural pasture is a good sleeping and walking platform
hoof health and muscle condition improves
the pasture has plenty of natural light, fresh air and space
grazing provides animals with good conditions for managing social relationships and herd behavior