Why support shepherds? Open letter by a ESN member
Shepherds are vital – we need them!
Their work is invaluable.
Permanent grassland is rich in plant and animal species. It is the best way to manage and protect land.
- It is the most effective way to protect the soil from wind and water erosion.
- It filters out pollutants and delivers clean drinking water.
- It absorbs carbon dioxide better than any other land use.
- It offers a habitat for countless endangered plants and animals.
But species-rich permanent grassland does not come by itself.
It is the result of decades of work by experts – the shepherds.
Without their dedication and effort, this land would turn into forest or desert.
The work of shepherds is very special:
In our work and daily life, we all consume resources.
But through their work, shepherds safeguard resources. They improve habitats and the health of soil, water and air. They produce high-quality meat, milk, hides and wool. They create irreplaceable benefits for nature and the environment.
But through their work, shepherds safeguard resources. They improve habitats and the health of soil, water and air. They produce high-quality meat, milk, hides and wool. They create irreplaceable benefits for nature and the environment.
That is why shepherds are vital. That is why we need them!
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