The aim of the project is to halt the decline of steppe bird populations and reduce the threats to these birds.
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The Global Nature Foundation has carried out the project “Sustainable farming in spas of Castilla-La Mancha for steppe birds conservation (LIFE Estepas de La Mancha)”<\/strong> with the support of the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition in order to stop the decline in steppe bird populations and reduce threats to these birds<\/strong>, which are produced by changes in agricultural production systems, promoting a sustainable, innovative and competitive agricultural sector in environmental, social and economic terms.<\/p>\n This project has been developed in four SPA areas (Special Protection Areas for Birds that make up the Natura 2000 Network): Laguna del Hito, La Mancha Norte, San Clemente and La Mancha H\u00fameda.<\/p>\n Among its objectives is to support the development of more competitive and sustainable farming, livestock and marketing models<\/strong> that maintain the mosaic structure of the territory and its value as a habitat. It also aims to reduce the use of pesticides through the promotion of novel techniques for pest control and the reduction of agrochemicals without harming the crop.<\/p>\n The LIFE Steppes of La Mancha project has more than 3,000ha in the Natura 2000 Network<\/strong> where agri-environmental measures are being implemented to protect steppe birds while supporting farmers by enhancing their productivity and promoting the creation of possible marketing routes with sustainable Manchego products.<\/p>\n In addition, a strong communication and awareness campaign has been developed for this initiative and more than 2,500 children and almost 400 adults have received environmental education talks; likewise, more than 600 people (mainly hunters and farmers) have participated in informative workshops on the compatibility of the conservation of steppe birds, responsible hunting and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n The actions carried out have served to halt the decline of steppe bird populations included in Annex I of the Birds Directive<\/strong>. In addition, the work has served to revalue sustainable products from La Mancha, involving local farmers and hunters in the project and raising awareness among a large number of schoolchildren and adults.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":22405,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"financiaci_n":[686],"lineas_actuacion_tematicas":[654],"class_list":["post-97852096","life","type-life","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","financiaci_n-life-en","lineas_actuacion_tematicas-terrestrial-ecosystems"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n