CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

Silvopastoral systems are very rich and viable systems with great ecological, economic and environmental importance. Their sound management is a prerequisite for their conservation, protection, and improvement.

Farmers, especially livestock breeders, are an integral part of these systems, and they must understand the ecological, economic and traditional role of these systems. Special incentives must be given to farmers to preserve the existing form of their farms and even establish new silvopastoral systems. At present, there is a broad palette of modern communication tools to support public awareness, stressing that these systems are not only a part of the local economy and environment, but also a part of local history and tradition.