The boom in biomass production - a challenge for grassland biodiversity?

摘要

The current boom in biomass production in order to mitigate climate change massively affects agricultural production in Germany. It causes a large-area intensification and loss of grassland, mostly in favour of maize. This development is a great threat for the diversity of grassland communities. It is of utmost importance for the scientific community and political stakeholders to tackle these challenges and to develop strategies for the use of grassland which comply with biodiversity targets and helpto mitigate and adapt to climate change.