Konik polski horses as a mean of biodiversity maintenance in post-agricultural and forest areas: an overview of Polish experiences

• Autorzy: Doboszewski P. , Doktor D. , Jaworski Z. , Kalski R. , Kulakowska G. , Lojek J. , Plachocki D. , Rys A. , Tylkowska A. , Zbyryt A. , Gorecka-Bruzda A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Traditional agricultural measures are still necessary for maintenance of endangered endogenous species of plants and animals in ecologically valuable habitats. Poland is one of the countries of the highest biodiversity of agricultural lands in Europe, however, the intensification of agriculture and farming resulted with regular decrease of valuable wildlife species. Abandonment of agricultural use of traditionally pastoral areas induced the encroachment of species that reduce local biodiversity. To counteract this undesirable process, several organisations re-introduce Konik polski horses into wastelands. The aim of this overview is to share the experiences of institutions which used Konik polski horses as a mean for biodiversity restoration in post-agricultural and forest areas, including expected effects, their implementation and main problems encountered. The aims, positive and negative effects are presented and discussed.

Słowa kluczowe

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horse; biodiversity; maintenance; agricultural area; forest area; Polish experience; Polish Konik breed; environmental heterogeneity; traditional agriculture

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Animal Science Papers and Reports
• Rocznik: 2017
• Tom: 35
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.333-347,ref.

Twórcy

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Doboszewski P.

• Society for Nature ALAUDA, Hallera 35/2, 87-100 Torun, Poland

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Doktor D.

• Borki Forest District, Dworcowa 8A, 11-612 Kruklanki, Poland

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Jaworski Z.

• Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury, Oczapowskiego 14, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland

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Kalski R.

• Polish Society for Bird Protection, Ciepla 17, 15-001 Bialystok, Poland

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Kulakowska G.

• Polish Society for Bird Protection, Ciepla 17, 15-001 Bialystok, Poland

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Lojek J.

• Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland

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Plachocki D.

• Society for Nature ALAUDA, Hallera 35/2, 87-100 Torun, Poland

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Rys A.

• Strzalkowo Forest District, Strzalkowo 2, 11-710 Piecki, Poland

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Tylkowska A.

• Centre of Conservation Breeding of Konik Polski Horses and Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Biebrza National Park, Osowiec-Twierdza 8, 19-110 Grudziadz, Poland

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Zbyryt A.

• Polish Society for Bird Protection, Ciepla 17, 15-001 Bialystok, Poland

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Gorecka-Bruzda A.

• Institute of Genetic and Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Behavior, Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland

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