Horse Welfare and Natural Values on Semi-Natural and Extensive Pastures in Finland: Synergies and Trade-Offs

In several regions in Europe, the horse is becoming a common grazer on semi-natural and cultivated grasslands, though the pasturing benefits for animals and biodiversity alike are not universally appreciated. The composition of ground vegetation on pastures determines the value of both the forage fo...

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Main Authors: Markku Saastamoinen, Iryna Herzon, Susanna Särkijärvi, Catherine Schreurs, Marianna Myllymäki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Land
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/6/4/69