Animal husbandry and quality of life

Cultural landscapes have been derived from the long-term interaction between human activities and nature and constitute a cultural, social, ecological and economic heritage for humanity. These landscapes reflect the way of life of the inhabitants (farmers or stockkeepers) in a region. Pastures, where traditional practices of land management are applied belong in this category and they are closely connected to Greek history and tradition. Flora of Greek pastures is very rich and can ensure livestock products, with such organoleptic characteristics that are unique. Pastures and qualitative livestock products contribute to the development of agrotourism and gastronomic tourism, through recreation, tradition and the environment they offer and since they provide local dishes of high dietetic value, which attract tourists. The key for a sustainable use of pasture resources is traditional management.