The central aim is to explore how grazing in traditional rural habitats influences biodiversity and landscape values.
Identified traditional rural habitats in Finland, such as wooded meadows and coastal pastures.
Analyzed the effects of grazing practices on biodiversity levels.
Evaluated landscape values associated with traditional habitats.
Grazing positively influences biodiversity in traditional rural habitats.
Significant improvement in landscape values was observed in grazed areas compared to non-grazed regions.
Abstract
In Finland, traditional rural habitats such as wooded meadows, wood pastures and coastal pastures form a unique part of the country’s cultural heritage.