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Selective breeding can help increase robustness, fertility, longevity and adaptability in animals. This can be done by selecting animals that are genetically predisposed to having good health and traits that are desirable for the particular species.

An enriched environment for livestock is a living space that provides animals with extra stimulation or resources to enrich their environment, such as access to fresh grass, hay, or natural sunlight. This type of environment is designed to promote better health, well-being, and overall quality of life for the animals by giving them more space to roam, access to natural resources, and opportunities for socialization (e.g. rooting for pigs, perching, nest-building materials, etc.)

Reduced stocking density for livestock is a management practice that involves reducing the number of animals that are kept in a given area. This can help to prevent overgrazing and improve the health of the soil, vegetation, and animals. It can also help to conserve resources and reduce environmental impact.

Friendly housing conditions for livestock refers to the necessary elements to safely and humanely housing and care for animals on farms, such as providing adequate living space, access to clean food and water, and protection from the elements. This would include making sure the animals have adequate shelter, are not overcrowded, and have proper ventilation. Additionally, friendly housing conditions for livestock would include access to medical care and vaccination, as well as making sure the animals are not subjected to inhumane treatment.

Rotational grazing is a type of agricultural technique in which fields are divided into smaller sections, and animals are rotated through the sections on a regular basis. This technique is used to maintain the quality of the soil and vegetation in the field and to reduce the risk of overgrazing. Rotational grazing can also be used to help manage the spread of diseases and parasites in the animal populations.

On-farm, this can include creating corridors or strips of habitat that connect existing patches of semi-natural habitat. This can involve planting native vegetation, creating or restoring ponds and wetland areas, or creating buffer zones around existing patches of semi-natural habitat to reduce the impact of activities such as agricultural production. Beyond a farm area, semi-natural habitats can be interconnected by creating or restoring greenways or green corridors.

Mosaic mowing is a type of grassland management technique that involves cutting the grass into a pattern of alternating strips (i.e. mowing at different times on different areas). The strips are cut at different heights, allowing a diverse range of grasses, wildflowers, and other plants to grow. The technique helps to create a mosaic of different vegetation types, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife. It also helps to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Graduated cultivation of permanent grassland is a method of managing permanent grassland to promote biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems. It involves cutting and grazing the grasses in a cyclical pattern that gradually changes the height of the grasses and creates a patchwork of different heights. This method helps to increase the number of species of plants, insects, and animals in the grassland. It also helps to maintain soil fertility and reduce the risk of soil erosion.

Due to the risk of water pollution. Where fertilization is necessary, edge zones should be used so that fertilizers do not pollute the threatened area.

Windbreaks are linear plantings of trees and shrubs designed to provide economic, environmental and community benefits. The primary purpose of most windbreaks is to slow the wind which creates a more beneficial condition for soils, crops, livestock, wildlife and people.