The aim is to test and validate methods for using local quantitative ecological forecasts as input for creating area-specific adaptive management plans, taking into account factors such as soil, pH, precipitation, and nitrogen deposition, instead of relying on general qualitative expert assessments as is currently the case.
Areas with habitat nature where it would be relevant to develop an adaptive management plan will be selected. For each area, one or more management objectives will be established in collaboration with local stakeholders. Achieving these objectives will likely result in the local habitat nature being classified as being in a favourable conservation status.
Using quantitative ecological forecasts, the expected development of the established management objectives will be calculated under different scenarios, such as reduced nitrogen deposition or increased grazing pressure. These forecasts will be tailored to the specific area's characteristic soil and climate and will be used as input for developing local adaptive management plans in collaboration with local stakeholders.
