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| Rahmann, G; Paulsen, H; Hotker, H; Jeromin, K; Schrader, S; Haneklaus, S; Schnug, E. |
| Although it is the aim of organic farming to increase biodiversity, there is little information about the impact of organic farming on birds. From 2001 to 2003, the number of breeding birds was recorded annually on the organic experimental farm of the Institute of Organic Farming (600 ha), and on adjacent conventional and organic farms (60 ha and 40 ha) in Northern Germany. The number of skylark (Alauda arvensis) territories increased considerably after the conversion from conventional to organic farming on the premises of the Institute. Their number remained unvaried on the conventional farm. The highest density of skylark territories was found on the farm which has been under organic management for many years. The number of yellowhammer (Emberiza... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Biodiversity and ecosystem services. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/10219/1/Contribution_of_organic_farming_to_conserving_and_improving_biodiversity_in_Germany_avi%2Dfauna_as_an_example.pdf |
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