Agricultural biodiversity: Different perceptions in science and practice – Science Daily

For the study, 209 farmers and 98 environmental scientists were asked how they perceive agricultural biodiversity and its management in Germany and Austria. “The results show that the perceptions of scientists and farmers on biodiversity, ecosystem services and management measures are very different,” says Bea Maas, lead author from the University of Vienna. “Especially the diverging perceptions of information sources that are important for agricultural decisions show need for more cross-disciplinary…

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