The project is led by a team of experts from the Department of Botany and Zoology at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University (SCI MUNI). According to Marie Kotasová Adámková, head of the ENVIROP working group, community grazing integrates modern nature conservation with traditional practices. “Community grazing benefits not only nature but also local residents – livestock owners gain pastures for their animals, municipalities enjoy maintained landscapes, and people have a pleasant place for walks and nature observation,” she explains.
The project currently includes three protected areas, which are maintained by local livestock owners, hunters, and volunteers. This collective effort supports biodiversity and strengthens community ties.