Pasture Landscapes in the Surtal
Strengthening valuable cultural landscapes
The meadows and pastures along the Sur are still cultivated by numerous farms today. This intact cultural landscape with its varied landscape characterizes the north of the biosphere region and is also the habitat of numerous animals and plants. Over the centuries, a successful coexistence of man and nature has developed here. The “Pasture landscapes in the Surtal” project aims to set an example in order to strengthen the grazing of this habitat. In the spirit of a holistic UNSESO approach, man, animals and nature benefit equally.
Video about the project "Pasture Landscapes in the Surtal"
Background to the project
Grazing has always been a typical use of grassland in the Berchtesgadener Land and has the potential to make a major contribution to preserving biodiversity, promoting animal and soil health and can contribute to climate protection.
Cultural landscapes rich in species and structure make us adaptable to changing environmental conditions by securing the genetic diversity of our region. Cultural landscapes are rich in species and structure where meadows, pastures, woodland, fields, bodies of water, hedges, fruit trees and forests are closely intertwined and numerous transition areas are created. Diversity is the basis for healthy habitats and healthy food.
The development of the “Pasture landscapes in the Surtal” project is taking place in close coordination and cooperation with regional actors such as the Lower Nature Conservation Authority, the Academy for Nature Conservation and Landscape Management, the Landscape Management Association, the wildlife habitat advisory service at the AELF, the Water Management Office and the municipalities.
Concrete offers for your company
“People come together through talking” – and can thus develop new ideas for the region. Bringing new impulses for grazing to the region, connecting people and creating new offers to promote grazing in the Surtal are the central aims of the project. In the first year of the project, concrete offers were already created for agricultural businesses, regional processors, restaurants, municipalities and residents of the Berchtesgadener Land.
Events and knowledge transfer on grazing
By organizing field days or other events, we try to bring new ideas and new knowledge about grazing to the region and to network farms regionally and nationally on the topic of grazing. If you would also like to be informed about this by email, send us a message to: sabine.pinterits@reg-ob.bayern.de
November 7, 2024
Evening event “Future pasture landscapes in the Surtal” – which form of grazing suits my farm?
Regional marketing of pasture-fed beef
The “Pasture Landscapes Project” has succeeded in bringing regional pasture-fed beef to life as a biosphere dish in collaboration with agricultural businesses, butchers and restaurants. At the same time, the development of an online platform also supports the direct marketing of pasture-fed beef. Are you interested in the regional marketing of your pasture-fed animals? Then contact Klaus Bauer (telephone: 08654/3094622, email: klaus.bauer@reg-ob.bayern.de).
Ecological advice for your pastures
Many valuable animal and plant species are promoted by grazing areas. However, these benefits often go unnoticed. Which species can benefit from the various grazing structures on your farm and what advantages does this bring for you? You can clarify these questions in a personal consultation and, together with Robyn Schofield from the local nature conservation authority, discuss measures on how you can even strengthen biodiversity without much additional effort. If you are interested, please contact Robyn Schofield (telephone: 08651/773-848, email: robyn.schofield@lra-bgl.de).
Making pasture landscapes accessible
Watching animals on pasture is very attractive to those seeking relaxation, as demonstrated by numerous wildlife parks and animal enclosures. In contrast to such deliberately created parks, an adventure area is being created in the Surtal where animals can be observed on pasture and visitors are informed about the importance of grazing for soil, climate and species protection, the value of regional products and landscape conservation. Attractive routes through the landscape, agriculture and species protection should be coordinated from the outset.
Your contact person
Sabine Pinterits
Landscape Ecology and Biodiversity
