The application of the parliamentary law 1804/99 referring to organic livestock raising in the Thessaly Region

Τhe objective of this study was to evaluate the application of organic livestock raising program in the Thessaly region. We found out that the shares of the Thessaly region regarding the application of organic livestock raising, are sufficient. According to specific data collected in 2002, the Thessaly region is classed third regarding the overall distribution of the organic rangelands in Greece, first regarding the overall distribution of the organic farmers and third regarding the overall distribution of organic animals. On the other hand, the organic livestock raising in the interior of the region is extremely unevenly distributed. In specific areas, i.e. Anavra village in Magnesia prefecture, it is referred very important organic livestock raising, while in other places there are no organic animals. These findings have showed that one program about the optimal application of organic livestock raising program has to be developed in the region in order to help the residents of mountainous areas to maintain their income and also to protect the renewable natural resources according to the principles of sustainable development.