Scrub is not a problem, it is an ally for livestock farming
For a long time, scrub has been perceived as an obstacle on livestock farms, a worthless resource to be removed in favour of pasture. However, …
LIFE Scrubsnet
The Role of Well-Managed Scrubland in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Regeneration
Scrubland, often perceived as a neglected or unproductive landscape, plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting the regeneration of tree cover in dehesas …
Livestock farming and scrubland conservation: a sustainable balance
As part of the #LifeScrubsnet project, we have developed a Livestock Management Protocol, a key tool for making livestock production compatible with scrubland conservation. ? …
The Impact of Rainfall on Soil and Scrubland: Benefits and Challenges after the Train of Storms
The recent rainfall has brought about a drastic change in the water situation in Spain, with reservoirs recovering more than 4,300 hm³ and an increase …
New resource available! : Handbook of pilot farm files
Did you know that scrub management is key to the regeneration of trees and biodiversity in dehesas and montados? Through the Life Scrubsnet project, we …
How can the sustainable management of scrubland improve our ecosystems and livestock farming?
The sustainable management of scrubland has become a fundamental strategy to improve ecosystems and enhance livestock farming practices. With the increasing impact of climate change …
Workshop in Sardinia
Last 21th of January 2025, the Italian partner of the LIFE Scrubsnet project, AGRIS, organized a technical round table entitled “Prevention and mitigation of risks …
Workshop in Portugal
Last 31th of October 2024, the Portuguese partner of the LIFE Scrubsnet project, University of Evora, organized a technical round table entitled “O papel dos …
Face-to-face consortium meeting in Sardinia (April 2024)
Last 17 and 18 of April, the partners from the LIFE ScrubsNet project met in Tempio Paussania (Sardinia) with the aim of increasing our understanding …
The impact of soil degradation on the dehesa
In a worrying development, researchers and environmental experts have issued a warning about the accelerated deterioration of the soil in the dehesa, the iconic landscape …