Fallow land sometimes has a bad reputation as 'non-productive' land. However, they are of great benefit to biodiversity, emphasises Dr Guy Pe'er, scientist at the German Centre for Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). In the CAP4GI - GAP for diverse landscapes project, he is working with other scientists from various research institutions and nature conservation organisations to develop and evaluate innovative models for implementing measures that can achieve benefits for both biodiversity and farms.
Ecologist Guy Pe'er and two farmers explain the benefits of fallow land for agriculture, society and biodiversity in a 4-minute video (in German): Link to video
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