The problem of managing open landscapes by livestock systems. An approach, a plan and a GIS (geographical information system) on the Causses of Méjean and Sauveterre (Lozère, France)
Assurer la gestion de paysages ouverts par les systèmes d'élevages ? Une approche, un dispositif, un SIG (système d'information géographique) sur les Causses Méjean et Sauveterre (Lozère, France) (gestion de l'espace)
Abstract
The steppe-like character of the Causses region of Lozère means that this area contains habitats and
species of international interest, although their long-term existence is threatened. Effective
conservation of these areas requires an understanding of the dynamics of the agro- pastoral system.
Study of work being undertaken in the context of the Life-Nature programme and of research on
livestock systems allows the two approaches to be linked and the level of investigation or organisation
to be specified. Finally, the different approaches are compared to offer guidelines for further reflection
on the management of open landscapes and on methodological improvements which might be made.
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Licence : CC BY NC - Attribution - NonCommercial
Licence : CC BY NC - Attribution - NonCommercial
