Varela, E., Jay, M., Flinzberger, L., Mobarak, C. & Plieninger, T. (2025). A review of high nature value farming systems in Europe: Biodiversity, ecosystem services, drivers, innovations and future prospects

Abstract. Farming systems of high natural and cultural value represent approximately 30% of farmlands in the European Union and are associated with a high species and habitat diversity and/or the presence of species of European conservation concern. This study aims to synthesize the existing knowledge on the assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services, the social-ecological drivers of change and the innovations developed around high nature value (HNV) farming systems.