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The new shepherding: tradition meets innovation in rural future
“Towards a New Shepherding: Schools, Stakeholders, and Strategies. Contemporary Perspectives on an Ancient Profession” is the title of the conference taking place on December 10 and 11 at Cascine del Riccio in Florence. Over two days, companies, new and aspiring shepherds,...
29 November 2024. The protection dog: state of the art and future prospects
The appointment with the meetings promoted by LIFE SHepForBio in the framework of its training and support to pastoral activities continues. Appointment on 29 November at Offine di Capodarno in Stia for the event ‘The protection dog: state of the...
23 October online presentation of the SUREPASTOR project
On 23 October, there will be a presentation of the ‘SUREPASTOR’ project, part of the PRIMA programme financed by the European Union and involving Italy, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt, to promote sustainable sheep and goat farming. The project is coordinated...
Workshop 18 September 2024: Pastoralism and Conservation
On 18 September, the workshop ‘Sustainability Shepherds: Ecosystem Services and Pastoralism’ brought together researchers, pastoralists and practitioners to highlight the crucial role of pastoralism in the conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. Hosted as part of the ‘Territorios Pastoreados’ event, the...
First collection of the hayseed in Pratomagno!
Last week we carried out the first harvest of hayseed on the grasslands of Pratomagno, habitat of European interest that are being restored under the LIFE ShepForBio project. The use of the hayseed, which is nothing but the “dirty” seed,...
Join Us for the “Shepherds of Sustainability: Ecosystem Services & Pastoral Practices” Workshop!
Dates: September 18 – 19, 2024 | Location: Lugo, Galicia, Spain We are thrilled to invite you to the LIFE ShepForBio second international event, “Shepherds of Sustainability: Ecosystem Services & Pastoral Practices Workshop” hosted in collaboration with Fundación Entretantos and...