TY - JOUR AU - Wojciech Gotkiewicz AU - Bartosz Mickiewicz PY - 2015/12/31 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - The Realization of the Agri-Environmental Management Scheme in the Area of Natura 2000 in the Valley of Biebrza River JF - Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development JA - jard VL - 38 IS - 4 SE - Articles DO - 10.17306/JARD.2015.70 UR - http://www1.up.poznan.pl/jard/index.php/jard/article/view/437 AB - The aim of the research was to analyse the functioning of agricultural farms located in the areas of Natura 2000 network. The research was conducted in 2015 among 70 farmers whose lands were located in the Valley of Biebrza River in Podlaskie Voivodeship. The main research method was a questionnaire. According to the results of the research, the agri-environmental scheme is a proper tool that combines the environmental protection and local producers' interests; however, it requires the implementation of a supplement adjusted to the nature of the areas. It is also indicated that even though the economic part of the program does not raise any doubts, the natural effects are practically not recognized, which may lead to an incomplete protection of precious species and habitats. ER -