Protecting and preserving biodiversity in arable and grasslands in Estonia and Latvia Project leader Viktorija Zagorska Team of project Niks Ozols Jānis Gailis Betija Rubene Regīna Rancāne Duration 2024 - 2027 Research focus 2. Preservation of biological diversity in agro- and forest biocenoses, ecosystem protection and services Source of funding International project Project partners The Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and CommerceCentre of Estonian Rural Research and KnowledgeNGO "Farmers Parliament"Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics Description of project The aim of research To enhance protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution. The tasks of project: 1. To design and pilot 2 practical solutions enhancing biodiversity in arable fields and grasslands, which are applicable and relevant for Est-Lat programme area.2. To facilitate knowledge exchange and further uptake of agriculture-related biodiversity aspects by approximately 50-70 farmers through mutual sharing of best practices and measures applicable for crop production and animal husbandry sectors. Results The project is currently selecting practical solutions enhancing biodiversity in arable fields and grasslands and developing methodologies for biodiversity assessments.
