Agri-environmental schemes through the lens of farmers
Abstract
The present research reports on conflicts between farmers and the Kiskunság National Park Directorate applying qualitative research methods. It aims to highlight some of the deficiencies of agri-environmental and conservational schemes and their negative impacts on the habitats of ‘Peszéradacsi rétek’ grassland. Conservation and social problems, most importantly the termination of small family farms and biodiversity loss, result from the overly bureaucratic structure and inflexible rules of agri-environmental schemes. Recommendations are made for the revision of the relevant rules in order to initiate more adaptive and flexible agri-environmental and conservational schemes.
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