The Living Land sets out a new 'stakeholder' vision for rural regeneration in Europe. It integrates three themes: sustainable agriculture, localized food systems and rural community development. All three offer ways of rebuilding natural and social capital, and a large 'sustainability dividend' is waiting to be released from current practices, creating more jobs, more wealth and better lives from less.
Contents
Chapter 1: A Living Land for Rural Europe
Part I: Towards Sustainable Agriculture
Chapter 2: The Dying Land: Modern Agriculture’s Legacy
Chapter 3: Sustainable Agriculture in Europe
Part II: Towards Sustainable Food Systems
Chapter 4: The Food System: Hunger and Plenty
Chapter 5: Adding Value to Food for Local Communities
Part III: Towards Sustainable Rural Communities
Chapter 6: Dying Rural Communities: The Social Costs of Countryside
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Chapter 7: Participation and Partnerships for Community Regeneration
Part IV: Making a Difference
Chapter 8: Financial Support and New Policies for A Living Land
