Knowledge

Watch, listen and read more about heritage and climate, concrete tips and project results here. What do heritage bearers themselves say? And what do experts think about using intangible heritage to tackle climate challenges?

Hedge laying for a 'behedged' future

In the brochure 'Hedge laying for a 'behedged' future' we investigate the contributions that hedge laying makes for a biodiverse future.

Beekeeping for the future

How can beekeepers and their honeybees contribute to the fight against biodiversity decline? That question is central to the brochure 'Beekeeping for the future'.

Beekeepers and science. Research at Honeybee Valley

The age-old craftsmanship of the beekeeper, his insight into the vitality and functioning of a bee colony can, together with research and technological innovations, contribute to a sustainable future. Through citizen science projects, beekeepers can not only collect information for and about their honey bees, but they can also contribute to climate adaptation research.

Hedges in the Ooijpolder. Working together for the future

In the Ooijpolder, various experiments to restore biodiversity have already been carried out in the nature reserve, together with farmers. The hedges returned to the landscape. Today its effects are being investigated. What are the preliminary results? And what does the future look like for the Ooijpolder?

Flowers and burrows. Inspiration from North Brabant

Taking the environment into account, the availability of food for the honey bee and other pollinators, is the basic condition for sustainable beekeeping. We visit a number of interesting examples in North Brabant that provide both honey and wild bees with a 'food and bed'.

Hedge laying in Oetersloven. Biodiverse assets of the hedge.

We are introduced to the craftsmanship of hedge laying. What exactly does it mean? And what are the assets for biodiversity?

Beekeeping. Inspired by biodiversity
Biodiversity

Beekeeping. Inspired by biodiversity

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch

Beekeeping in the past and today
Biodiversity

Beekeeping in the past and today

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch

Hedges. Biodiversity is key
Biodiversity

Hedges. Biodiversity is key

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch

Hedge laying. Ages old and varieted
Biodiversity

Hedge laying. Ages old and varieted

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch. 

Traditional grassland irrigation for a climate-resilient future

Knowledge about the management of water meadows and the technology of grassland irrigation can contribute to current climate challenges. The brochure 'Traditional grassland irrigation for a climate-resilient future' tells more about it.

De Maat in Mol. Restoration of the water meadows.

After almost 40 years of no irrigation, there is a lot of work in Mol to restore the existing structures to their full glory. With the restoration, the volunteers are bringing both the area's biodiversity and history to life!

Werkplaats Immaterieel Erfgoed
ILVO
Pulse
Human and Nature
Rivierenland
Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed
Vlaamse Land Maatschappij
Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij
Wageningen
Meertens Instituut
Universiteit Antwerpen