Abstract: Full edition for scientific use. The aim of this dataset is to outline the results of a mixed-methods research on new entrants to mountain farming conducted in the case study regions Vorarlberg, Tyrol and South Tyrol (Eastern Alps). In a first survey stage, new entrants were identified and their routes into mountain farming as well as the resulting social and spatial impacts were recorded using semi-structured interviews. In the light of a multi-level perspective (MLP), further interviews with experts in local policy, regional planning and agri...
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