Hunters and Pastoralists in Prehistoric Wilderness
Hunters and herders represent a crucial transition between the world of wild nature and the rise of civilization. It was
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The Transition from a Nomadic Way to Agriculture Way of Life
The transition from a nomadic to agriculture way of life in Europe was not a sudden revolutionary change. It was
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When Time Is Set by Nature
In agriculture, it is not the person who sets the deadlines – it is nature. When the time comes to
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The Agricultural Revolution
About 10,000 years ago, humanity began to fundamentally change its way of life. Hunters and gatherers, who had lived for
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From Hunters to Farmers
Around 13,000 years ago, people in Central Europe lived as hunters and gatherers. A turning point came with the Neolithic
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Goats Show Greater Adaptability Than Sheep
Introduction A study from 2021 has shed light on the surprising cognitive flexibility of goats, especially in comparison to their
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Institut Agro Montpellier: training the shepherds of tomorrow
The Institut Agro Montpellier is a leading training centre in France, dedicated to sustainable agriculture and traditional know-how. Among its
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Livestock Guardian Dogs in Georgia
The Georgian Mountain Dog, the Caucasian Nagazi has a rich history that dates back over 2,000 years. Originating from the
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Livestock Grazing’s Role In Preserving Apollo’s Habitat
By Vlado Vancura Introduction Domestic grazers, like livestock, might seem to be an unexpected ally for Apollo butterflies. Their role
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Join the European Wilderness Society and LIFEstockProtect at the International Green Week 2024
International Green Week 2024 is just around the corner, and for agriculture enthusiasts it promises to be very informative and
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The Routes of Transhumance in Abruzzo
In and around Caramanico Terme, in the region of Abruzzo, it is possible to discover and get to know some
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The Italian Region Abruzzo and Its Shepherding Tradition
Abruzzo is an Italian region, geographically it is in central Italy, but historically it belongs to the northernmost region of
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Biodiversity and domestic grazing in the mountains
Grazing domestic animals in the mountains was the basic activity of man since ancient times. It happened in the foothills
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Food for livestock
Deforestation of Europe Europe used to be heavily forested. This has changed dramatically at a time when men occupied this
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Grazing in Stilfser Valley
The roots of grazing in Stilfser Valley date back to centuries ago. Since then, for over 2000 years, grazing was
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Grazing in the Alps
Natural grazing in the Alps In the past, natural grazing, better said browsing in the Alps was dominantly done by animals
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Livestock and predators in Europe
Challenge to maintain population of herbivores in Europe Europe has faced a challenging situation with overgrazing for several centuries. The result is a development of over-population of native herbivores such as
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Natural vs. man-managed grazing. Part 2
The situation when the natural grazing was only way of grazing has dramatically changed, when human pop-up on the scene. His
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Natural vs. man-managed grazing. Part 1
Grazing is a very complex subject discussed already several decades. There are a number of ecological effects derived from grazing
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Register for online livestock protection conference in Bavaria
Note: Due to water damage at the facilities, this event has been moved online The discussion around livestock protection is
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