Extensive grazing: essential for one in three of Europe’s protected habitats | Press releases
Press releasePublished 15 Apr 2026 ImageHerbert Nickel, Romania One in three habitats protected under EU law depends on low-intensity grazing. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today, 10–15% of all EU cattle, sheep and goats are needed to maintain habitats protected under the EU Habitats Directive through low-intensity grazing. Economic pressures and […]
