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🍀 First up: #grassy #LandscapeFeatures - flower strips, grassy margins & fallow patches. 🐝 More pollinators, more species 🌱 Soil loss & runoff cut by half or more 💧 Up to 80% of nitrogen runoff caught 🐛 Up to 70% more natural pest enemies 🕸️ Best when connected to nearby habitat! 🕵️ lnkd.in/p/eWw8jcRH

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 01/10/2026

📣 New campaign! What are #LandscapeFeatures and why do they matter? 🌾 Learn how powerful together are the hedgerows, ditches, stone walls & flower strips woven through farmland: better soil, cleaner water, more wildlife. 👇 Stay tuned for more! 🕵️ laferia-project.eu/news/benefit...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 25/09/2026

🌊 Not our patch, but worth seeing. @unep.org on why seagrass meadows matter and how fast they are disappearing. 🌾 Overlooked habitats doing quiet work for biodiversity is a story we recognise on land too. 💚

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 18/09/2026

🔎 Spotted at the @idiv-research.bsky.social congress: a workshop putting alternative scenarios for restoring #LandscapeFeatures (LFs) to the test. 🤝 Thanks @guypeer.bsky.social and everyone who joined. 🕵️ Stay tuned for more updates!

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 09/09/2026

🌳 Happy #WorldAgricultureDay! Hedgerows, ponds, and flower strips prove that farming and nature can thrive side by side. That is the vision #LAFERIA works for every day. 🤎 To the farmers shaping Europe's landscapes: thank you!

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 04/09/2026

📰 LAFERIA's second #newsletter wraps up all project news and updates throughout the year so far. 🔗 Read the full issue here: laferia-project.eu/media-center... 📬 Not subscribed yet? Do so here: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/153902... 🙏 Thanks for following along, and stay tuned for more! #LAFERIA

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 31/08/2026

🌾 #LAFERIA 's second #newsletter is landing very soоn with updates on the work of the project's case studies, publications, website development, and more! 👀 Keep an eye on your inbox and our channels, as you won't want to miss it. 📬 Subscribe if you haven't: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/153902...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 13/08/2026

🌾 As the European Parliament weighs the future of the #CAP reform, @guypeer.bsky.social makes the case for keeping (and improving) what actually works for European farming. 💚 A question close to #LAFERIA's heart: how do we shape policy that supports resilient, nature-positive landscapes? Video👇🏽

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 30/07/2026

🌱 A peer-reviewed study by Halmstad University offers perspectives on #circular #WaterManagement in #agriculture and explains why, while the ecological benefits of #LandscapeFeatures are well known, their adoption on farms remains limited. 🧑🏽‍💻 Learn more here: laferia-project.eu/news/halmsta...

Laptop showing paper "Bridging the current value gap..." under the title "BUSINESS MODELS FOR CIRCULAR WATER MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE", with LAFERIA and EU logos.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 23/07/2026

Data mobilisation and digital analysis tools are essential for protecting European #ecosystems. Check out the Biodiversity Explorer by @bmd-project.eu to see how data-driven insights reveal and predict how land-use factors influence #biodiversity! 🌍🌱 #LAFERIA #HorizonEurope #LandscapeFeatures

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 15/07/2026

🔎 Spotted: @guypeer.bsky.social (@ufz.de & German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig) at the European Congress of Conservation Biology at @unileiden.bsky.social. 💚 Thank you for stopping by and chatting with our partners from @pensoft.net! #ECCB2026

Guy Pe'er at the European Congress of Conservation Biology at Universiteit Leiden.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 09/07/2026

👥 Partner representative @fhuyghe.bsky.social (EV ILVO) introduced #LAFERIA ’s mission and objectives at the #ESP26Europe during a session focused on how food and landscapes co-create #EcosystemServices. A great opportunity for knowledge exchange! 💻 Full recap: laferia-project.eu/news/new-per...

Floris Huyghe at the 6th ESP Europe Conference. The title of the image reads as "THE IMPORTANCE OF LANDSCAPE FEATURES FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES." LAFERIA and EU funding logos are featured.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 08/07/2026

🌾 Understanding how macro-level demands drive #land-use change and #CarbonEmissions is essential. While models like IMAGE simulate these global shifts, #LAFERIA reintroduces region-specific solutions like hedgerows and field margins to build climate resilience. 💡 Learn more: forestpaths.eu/models

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 02/07/2026

🌱 @ufz.de hosted a follow-up discussion on the European #CommonAgriculturalPolicy (CAP) reform after its first inception #workshop. 💡 The session allowed for a deep dive into the #CAPreform and its implications for #NatureRestoration and #LandscapeFeatures. 🔎 laferia-project.eu/news/follow-...

An illustration of rolling green fields under the headline "A DISCUSSION ON THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL COMMON POLICY REFORM," featuring the LAFERIA and EU funding logos.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 29/06/2026

💻 Organised by @ufz.de, the 1st inception #workshop for the German #CaseStudy introduced the structure, objectives, and upcoming activities of #LAFERIA to foster collaboration and to ensure future stakeholder engagements. 🔗 Full recap can be found on the website: laferia-project.eu/news/germany...

A circular photo of a workshop presentation indoors under the headline "FIRST INCEPTION WORKSHOP IN GERMANY," featuring a green meadow background with the LAFERIA and EU funding logos.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 29/06/2026

🌾 Want to see how European farms are reintroducing and maintaining #LandscapeFeatures? Then check out the new LAFERIA living database! 💡 It is ideal for #Farmers, #Researchers, and #PolicyMakers. 🔎 Don't find an Initiative you know of? You can add it😉 laferia-project.eu/project-init...

An open laptop displaying a "Landscape Features Initiatives" public repository database webpage under the headline "A new page for Landscape Features Initiatives was launched," featuring a meadow background with the LAFERIA and EU funding logos.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 23/06/2026

🌱 The German case study held its second inception workshop! 💻 Organised by @ufz.de , and with the involvement of @ieep.eu , the event brought 14 participants from regional administrations, NGOs, agricultural chambers, and extension services. 🔗 Learn more here: laferia-project.eu/news/germany...

A photo showing a speaker presenting to an audience under the headline "SECOND INCEPTION WORKSHOP IN GERMANY," set against a green field background with the LAFERIA and the EU funding logos.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 19/06/2026

🗺️ The #GreenPolicyBarometer is back! You can share your thoughts on the future of Europe's #GreenTransition to support evidence-based policy-making. 🌱 At #LAFERIA, we know that data is key to reintroducing and maintaining landscape features across Europe. Take the survey: ieep.eu/news/the-eur...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 16/06/2026

🌍 Hello from the @worldbioforum.bsky.social in Davos! 🌿 We are excited to announce that the #LAFERIA project is being showcased at the @pensoft.net stand until 19 June. 💻 Not in Davos, but curious about what we do to protect biodiversity? You can visit our website and find out: laferia-project.eu

Graphic titled "LAFERIA SPOTTED AT THE WORLD BIODIVERSITY FORUM" featuring the LAFERIA and EU logos, with a central photo, showing LAFERIA stickers alongside materials for EUFAWREADY and SOLO.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 12/06/2026

Seeing a thriving display of the critically endangered Adder's-tongue Spearwort highlights how important specific environmental conditions are for preserving biodiversity. At #LAFERIA, evaluating these ecosystem services allows us to develop targeted strategies to protect vulnerable species. 🌻🌱

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 11/06/2026

Finding indicator species like Pepper Saxifrage shows the immense value of undisturbed, traditional meadows. #LAFERIA uses #LandscapeFeatures mapping to identify and protect these rare #Grassland habitats, evaluating their role in biodiversity to develop strategies for ecosystem restoration. 🌾💚

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 05/06/2026

🇫🇮 A workshop, organised by @syke.fi with the involvement of @helsinki.fi, gathered 15 stakeholders in Raasepori to discuss the future of nature-based water management. Participants engaged in activities to deepen their understanding of #LF. 💻 Learn more here: laferia-project.eu/news/visioni...

In the centre of the visual, an oval photo shows a workshop setting. The text reads: "CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF LANDSCAPE FEATURES", "The Finland Case Study", and "1 April 2026". LAFERIA and EU-funded logos are displayed.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 04/06/2026

💧 Many crop models underestimate water needs, impacting irrigation policies. #LAFERIA addresses this by evaluating how #LandscapeFeatures benefit yields, water availability, and climate adaptation, while developing reintroduction strategies for resilient farming. 👩🏽‍💻 Read more in the original post.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 29/05/2026

🌱🦋 This #BiodiversityDay, turning local action into global impact is more urgent than ever as we approach the 2030 #KMGBF deadline. #LAFERIA is committed to halting biodiversity loss by designing resilient, nature-inclusive #LandscapeFeatures that restore local ecosystems.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 22/05/2026

💚 Happy #WorldBiodiversityDay from #LAFERIA! 🌳 #LandscapeFeatures such as hedgerows and ponds are essential to preserving our biodiversity. 🇪🇺 We're working across 7 European countries to help farmers restore and maintain LF. 💻 Learn more about our specific objectives: laferia-project.eu/about

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 18/05/2026

🌱 Our partners @EDIA and @BIOPOLI-CIBIO hosted the inception workshop for the Portugal case study, where 30 participants, including farmers, public bodies, and researchers, discussed the reintroduction of landscape features (LF) into the Alqueva region. Read more: laferia-project.eu/news/portuga...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 14/05/2026

🌡️ Extreme heat threatens 1.23B livelihoods, with yield losses tripling during drought. #LAFERIA builds regional resilience by restoring #LandscapeFeatures (LF). While we work on identifying the costs for the climate, we also look at the benefits and focus on enforcing them. #ExtremeHeat

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 08/05/2026

🌳🌿 Diversity is the foundation of a resilient territory. Research confirms that mixed-species plantations significantly improve soil structure and water capacity, which resonates with the mission at #LAFERIA to build lasting natural infrastructure.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 30/04/2026

🌿 Mediterranean landscape features (LF) are more than just scenery; they act as functional buffers for the soil. These natural areas, which are central to the work at #LAFERIA, sustain the biological activity that is necessary for ecosystem survival in the context of climate change.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 29/04/2026

🌡️🌡️ The alarming findings, published in the European State of the Climate 2025 report, state that Europe is warming more than twice as fast as the global average. One of LAFERIA's objectives is to evaluate the costs and benefits of landscape features in helping agriculture adapt to climate change.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 23/04/2026

🚨 Carbon farming is a powerful tool, but it only works if the rules are transparent. ⚠️ Experts are raising concerns that new EU regulations might lack the quality needed. Within the #LAFERIA, we believe that we need scientific evidence to make sustainable farming truly work for the environment.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 17/04/2026

📣 📣 📣 New report from the @thesoilassociation.bsky.social on climate resilience. 🚜 Farmers face bigger challenges from extreme weather every year... 🌳 At #LAFERIA, we also look at how better land management can help farmers across Europe. 📖 Read more here: ow.ly/VKkw50YKQgP

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No drought about it: Farming agroecologically for climate resilience - Agricology

New report from the Soil Association sets out the need for a fundamental shift in our farming system. Organic and agroecological approaches, with the right support, can help build a food system fit fo...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 09/04/2026

🌱 #ILVO recently met with the Province of East Flanders to discuss collaboration opportunities with LAFERIA. 🤝 The province is actively adding landscape features (LF) through business plans and the work of regional NGOs, which can be useful for the achievement of our project's objectives.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 07/04/2026

🇧🇬 We recently hosted the Bulgaria Case Study Inception workshop in Plovdiv. 🚜 Our team met with a diverse group of stakeholders to talk about the future of landscape features in the intensive agricultural areas near Plovdiv. Read the full article on our website: laferia-project.eu/news/bulgari...

A graphic with a green background and the logos of LAFERIA and EU funding. A circular photo shows three people looking at sticky notes on a whiteboard during the project workshop in Plovdiv. The text reads: The Bulgaria Case Study's Inception Workshop in Plovdiv.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 03/04/2026

@unep.org shares how an integrated environmental action can contribute to a healthier planet. 🚜🌱 The same principle is at the heart of one of LAFERIA's objectives - finding ways to use land that help both people and the environment. Read the full article here: ow.ly/L0xy50YC7Kz

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 02/04/2026

The #LAFERIA Consortium had its first annual meeting after the kick-off in 2025. 💻 The meeting was held online and focused on reviewing results so far and aligning our future goals for restoring landscape features (LF) across Europe. Read the news article here: laferia-project.eu/news/laferia...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 25/03/2026

🚜 #LAFERIA met with EU policymakers to show how the #CAPReform and #NatureRestorationRegulation can support farmers and the environment. 🌿 Our goal for 2030: practical solutions that help farmers grow food while protecting nature. Read more: laferia-project.eu/news/laferia...

Graphic with the LAFERIA and EU logos showing a green and yellow field with trees. The text says: LAFERIA presents a new vision for EU farming and nature in Brussels. The logos of LAFERIA and EU Funding are displayed.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 13/03/2026

🌿 The #LAFERIA project was featured at the International Hedgerow Congress 2025! You can: 📺 Watch the presentation recording on the event’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=179r... 👩🏽‍💻 Read a bit more on our website: laferia-project.eu/news/laferia... Stay tuned to find out what's next!

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 06/03/2026

Our partners at the @ufz.de shared about the new BODIUM4Farmers tool, which helps balance healthy land with reliable yields. The tool supports our objective to overcome obstacles in having agricultural areas with high-diversity landscape features. Read more in the original post. #LandscapeFeatures

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 27/02/2026

We are happy to share that it has been a year since the kick-off of the LAFERIA project in Portugal in 2025! A big thank you to everyone involved. Check out laferia-project.eu to find out more about LAFERIA's objectives, progress, and what's to come soon. This is just the beginning, so stay tuned!

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 02/02/2026

💧 🌿 Every year on 02 February, we celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay. Wetlands support roughly 40% of all plant and animal species, despite only covering about 4-6% of Earth's land surface, making them among the world's most productive ecosystems and a critical #landscape #feature.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 23/12/2025

⭐ As the year comes to a close, LAFERIA would like to share with you some of the project's #highlights from 2025. Thank you to everybody who was a part of LAFERIA's journey this first year, and here's to a productive and fruitful 2026! 📹: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9it...

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LAFERIA 2025 highlights

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 22/12/2025

❄️ LAFERIA wishes you a happy holiday season! ❄️ 2025 marked the first year of the LAFERIA project. We look forward to building on this work in 2026.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 09/12/2025

🕊️A reminder that investing in healthy ecosystems, sustainable development, and rich biodiversity yields the greatest return of all - a healthy future.

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 08/12/2025

📩 LAFERIA's first #newsletter is here, and we invite you to take a look! 📰 Read the newsletter: laferia-project.eu/media-center... 🔔 Make sure you don't miss future editions by subscribing: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/153902...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 25/11/2025

🇫🇮 This summer, LAFERIA held the Finland case study inception workshop, introducing farmers & landowners to Raasepori’s two-stage channel landscape feature. 🔗 Find out more about the workshop: laferia-project.eu/news/case-st... 🔗 Find out more about the case study: laferia-project.eu/case-studies...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 13/11/2025

📣 #LAFERIAPartners wraps up with Wageningen University & Research‬! Located in Netherlands, @w-u-r.bsky.social is a global leader in the domains of healthy food and living environments, landscape and environmental sciences. 👉 Learn more about WUR: www.wur.nl/en.htm

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 12/11/2025

🔦Today #LAFERIAPartners features Empresa de Desenvolvimento e Infraestruturas do Alqueva (EDIA)! Based in Portugal, EDIA aims to design, build, manage and operate a set of hydraulic infrastructures that guarantee the supply of water for different uses. 🔎Learn more about EDIA: www.edia.pt/en/

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 11/11/2025

🔦 #LAFERIAPartners spotlights the European Environmental Bureau (EEB)! @eeb.org deals with the most pressing environmental challenges in Europe by setting agendas and providing expert advice, grounded in science. 🔎Learn more about EEB: eeb.org

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 10/11/2025

👉 #LAFERIAPartners introduces the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)! @ieep.eu conducts evidence-based research to support sustainability across the EU and globally. 🔎Learn more about IEEP: ieep.eu

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