The Central-BIC project aims to develop new tools and methodologies for sustainable ecosystem management. The goal is to involve local communities, arable and livestock farmers and also tourists in the process of testing tailored solutions for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. The project activities involve the establishment of sustainable ecosystem management models including the use of native animal breeds (goats, sheep) to restore degraded grasslands, protect natural resources and develop sustainable tourism practices.
CHALLENGES
Central Europe faces major challenges in biodiversity conservation due to unsustainable ecosystem management. Rural communities often lack sufficient support to transition to sustainable management of their ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss and habitat degradation. This project offers solutions that will enable an integrated approach to the protection of natural resources and their sustainable use.