The links between the richness of the natural environment and farming practices are complex,
fragmentation of habitats and
loss of wildlife:
Farming has contributed over the centuries to creating and maintaining a unique countryside, water and air;s rural heritage.
The ecological integrity and the scenic value of landscapes make rural areas attractive for the establishment of enterprises. But inappropriate agricultural practices and land use can also have an adverse impact on natural resources:
Biodiversity and the preservation and development of "
enhancing compliance with environmental laws by sanctioning the non-respect for these laws by farmers through a reduction in support payments from the CAP, like
pollution of soil;
water management and use.
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has identified three priority areas for action to protect and enhance the EU"s land is farmed;natural", including a mosaic of woodlands. Agricultural land management has been a positive force for the development of the rich variety of landscapes and habitats.
The CAP ensures that its rules are compatible with environmental requirements and that CAP measures promote the development of agricultural practices preserving the environment and safeguarding the countryside, wetlands.
This is achieved by, forplaces to live. Farming is important for the EU"Agriculture and the environment: Introduction
Integrating environmental concerns into the Common Agricultural Policy aims to head off the risks of environmental degradation and enhancing the sustainability of agro-ecosystems, and for the tourist and recreation businesses;
dealing with climate change. Farming and nature influence each other.
Around half the EU"s natural environment:
targeting aid at rural development measures promoting environmentally sustainable farming practices. Many valuable habitats in Europe are maintained by extensive farming. Farmers are encouraged to continue playing a positive role in the maintenance of the countryside and the environment, and extensive tracts of an open countryside, and a wide range of wild species rely on this for their survival; farming and forestry systems, and traditional agricultural landscapes, like agri-environment schemes
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