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Demonstration actions to mitigate the carbon footprint of beef production in France, Ireland, Italy and Spain (LIFE BEEF CARBON)

Start date: Jan 4, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

Background Beef production generates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting for six per cent of all human-induced emissions. Nevertheless, studies reveal that knowledge gaps exist among beef farmers about the use of innovative practices to reduce GHG emissions. Beef production can also regulate climate through carbon storage in grassland. This dual rol ...
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Sustainable Monitoring And Reporting To Inform Forest- and Environmental Awareness and Protection (LIFE SMART4Action)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

Background Updated data and information on forests is needed for different reasons (e.g. to monitor forest health, carbon sequestration, impacts of climate change, provision of environmental services). This data also serves different purposes (e.g. management, conservation, reporting under different obligations) and is required by different target audienc ...
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Plant-Pollinator Integrated CONservation approach: a demonstrative proposal (PP-ICON)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

Background Some 90% of flowering plant species profit from animal pollination for their reproduction. Pollination systems are under increasing threat from human activities, including fragmentation of habitat, changes in land use and modernisation of agricultural practices, such as increased use of pesticides and herbicides chemicals. Europe's natural pop ...
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Further Development and Implementation of an EU-level Forest Monitoring System (FutMon)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Jun 30, 2011,

Background Forests cover about 30% of Europe, providing high value concerning: biodiversity; carbon sequestration; soil and water protection; and the economic contribution of goods and services. However, climate change, air pollution and changes in land use are threatening the health, stability and sustainability of forests and their values. On top of th ...
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