The thesis examines mountain grazing in the area of the Tržič mountain pastures, with a
focus on livestock farming. The aim of the study was to determine the organization and
implementation of grazing, livestock number, the involvement of breeders, and the main
challenges in managing the mountain pastures. The study included 11 mountain pastures, where direct interviews were conducted with responsible persons of agrarian or pasture communities. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The results showed that all investigated mountain pastures have established grazing rules and that at least one shepherd is present during the grazing season on each pasture. Most mountain pastures are organized within agrarian or pasture communities. Cattle predominate, while sheep, horses and donkeys are also present. The most common grazing systems are continuous grazing and rotational grazing. The grazing season lasts at least 90 days, and mountain grazing contributes significantly to preventing the overgrowth of pasture areas. Subsidies represent an important source of funding, with seven of the eleven mountain pastures unable to continue their activities at the current scale without them. The main challenges include water shortages during dry periods, weather conditions, large carnivores, and disturbances caused by tourists and mountain bikers. The results show that traditional grazing practices are still preserved in the Tržič mountain pastures, while at the same time adapting to modern forms of management and farming.
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