Grazing and Conservation in the Haute Savoie Region, France
Publication Year
2025
Body
Traditional grazing practices supporting farmers and wildlife habitat in the Haute Savoie department of France, near the border with Switzerland. The narrated video identifies the wildflowers growing in these traditional hay meadows and pastures, describes the grazing practices, illustrates what cattle are selecting from this species-rich meadow, and discusses challenges facing these traditional systems that provide for both rural livelihood and wildlife habitat.
Resource Type
Multimedia
Document Type
Video
Collection
Grasslands Art Collection
Keywords
culture
Library Collection Record Media
12 Themes
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Sustainable Rangeland Use and Restoration
Grasslands Project Animal
Cattle
Location
Haute Savoie, France