Alpine pastures are not natural landscapes, but cultivated landscapes created by thousands of years of agricultural use. They are mainly used to produce milk, butter, cheese and meat from May to September. Pristine and indispensable for our food supply!

Cheers to animal welfare and regionality!
Milk, cheese, meat - Alpine pasture products are real treasures. Elaborately produced, unique in taste, thanks to herb-rich alpine meadows. The animals enjoy grazing, the most original form of animal husbandry. But the alpine pastures are also a paradise for plants! On average, up to 100 different plant species can be found on an alpine pasture. Without farming, these unique habitats would disappear, and with them the diversity of species.

Protection through management
The management of alpine pastures protects against natural hazards such as erosion and avalanches. The animals contribute to the stability of the vegetation through their grazing. This creates robust plant cover that strengthens the soil and reduces the risk of landslides. Alpine pastures thus offer natural protection for the people and settlements in the valley.

The future of alpine pastures is in our hands
However, the number of alpine farms and animals on alpine pastures is declining. There are many reasons for this: high workloads, rising costs and climate change are putting pressure on mountain pasture farming. However, the importance of alpine pastures for nature conservation, the economy and recreation remains undisputed. They are and will remain an indispensable part of Austrian culture and landscape. You can find more interesting information about alpine pastures at: unsere-almen.at and almwirtschaft.com

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