Mountain pastures are facing ecological and economic challenges. The LiveMount project aims to enhance the sustainability of these pastures by aligning livestock management with site-specific conditions. WP1 quantifies the effects of dwarf shrubs on plant and grasshopper diversity and forage quality of mountain pastures to provide insights into the ecological consequences of shrub encroachment and inform management practices. WP2 investigates methods to regulate shrub encroachment by robust cattle grazing, by combining mechanical cutting and grazing, and by controlled burning. These studies develop effective strategies for maintaining pasture health and productivity. WP3 addresses the mismatch between livestock productivity and pasture resources. By analyzing cattle movement and productivity in relation to terrain and vegetation, this WP promotes ecological and economic sustainability and animal welfare. The LiveMount project integrates interdisciplinary approaches and expertise in animal physiology, botany, ecology, agronomy, and economics. Results will be disseminated through scientific publications, guides for farmers, and presentations at agricultural and scientific forums.