Overview
A study conducted by the WILD research group, a collaboration between the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and UCLouvain, suggests that a farming approach termed 'agriwilding' offers a viable method for simultaneously achieving food production and biodiversity restoration. The findings were published in the journal Biological Conservation.
Research Context
The research addresses the observed tension between agricultural practices and biodiversity conservation efforts. The study specifically investigates agriwilding as a form of nature-inclusive farming. This approach aims to reconcile the objectives of agricultural output with the goal of restoring biodiversity.
Findings
The study indicates that agriwilding is capable of combining food production with biodiversity restoration. The research suggests that this nature-inclusive farming method can successfully integrate these two objectives.
Why This Matters
This research highlights a potential pathway for agricultural systems to contribute to ecological restoration efforts rather than solely focusing on food production. It suggests that the perceived conflict between these two goals may be addressed through specific farming methodologies.