A new JRC Technical Report explores the potential impact of the implementation of Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) on the environment.
An Ecological Focus Area (EFA) is an area of land subjected to agricultural practices that are beneficial for the climate and the environment. According to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), farmers with more than 15 ha of arable land must ensure that at least 5% of this land is an EFA. This obligation was introduced as part of the CAP reform in 2013 to safeguard and improve biodiversity on farms.
Further details: Calculating the potential impacts of Ecological Focus Areas on biodiversity and ecosystem services