Lead: Wageningen University & Research 

Work Package 1 sets the EU-level baseline on the current geographical extent of landscape features, separately for distinct types of agricultural systems, in order to identify the distance from the 10% cover target. The contribution of landscape features to the green and blue infrastructure is assessed through an estimation of their contribution to ecological connectivity, as well as an evaluation of the conservation status of water systems crossing intensive farmland regions.

Lead: University of Helsinki 

Work Package 2 integrates the currently fragmented knowledge on the multiple functions that various types of landscape features perform individually and in combinations as elements in socio-economic systems. The focus is on assessing benefits for biodiversity and ecosystem services generated by landscape features at farm and wider societal levels, which are not fully understood especially under intensive production, as well as landscape features’ impacts on farm economy and the functioning of socio-ecological systems. 

Lead: EV ILVO 

Work Package 3 identifies the factors driving the success or failure of existing initiatives targeting landscape features reintroduction in intensive agricultural areas of the EU. This is based on an inventory and analysis of existing instruments, mechanisms and initiatives, and aims at a profound understanding of how these initiatives operate.

Lead: University of Rostock 

Work Package 4 identifies barriers and challenges of landscape features reintroductions, including regional-specific rules and regulations, perceptions of farmers and landowners, decision-making processes and existing/potential business models, in selected case study regions.

Lead: Pensoft Publishers 

Work Package 5 fosters connections between the LAFERIA project consortium, its target groups, relevant stakeholders and case studies to facilitate knowledge generation and exchange between parties, and co-develop solutions leading to increased adoption of landscape features and associated business models in intensive agricultural systems.

Lead: UFZ 

Work Package 6 synthesises the knowledge gathered in LAFERIA to set priorities for landscape feature reintroduction, develop strategies for scaling up and scaling out solutions for facilitating the reintroduction of landscape features, develop a toolkit for policy improvement, and maximise the project’s impacts.

Lead: BIOPOLIS 

As a cross-cutting Work Package, WP7 focuses on LAFERIAs’ scientific, strategic, operational, and administrative management. WP7 also ensures the coordination and integration of LAFERIA outcomes, and its coherent and timely implementation.