Agroforestry & Transumance in Sardinia

In Sardinia, livestock production is the main agricultural activity (70% of total annual added value). Wooded pastures represent the most important source of livestock fodder in extensive farming systems. Meantime, it owns a remarkable role in biodiversity conservation, and upkeep of heritage as integral part of countryside culture. The Marghine region is a representative example for central Sardinia, where summer grazing on highland wooded pastures is an ancient practice performed by acting a short distance transhumance from nearby lowlands, dominated evermore by neglected wild pear trees to be turned into extensive fruit production.