Knowledge

Intangible heritage as a driver for a climate-resilient future

This documentary, based on the heritage practices we investigated in the project, and with explanations by Ignace Schops and Gertjan de Boer, shows the many connections between heritage and climate, as well as the challenges associated with them.

Production: Joris Gijsen (Willem Tel.)

Composting: forgotten knowledge, new futures

In this brochure we focus on the age-old practice of composting and seek an answer to the question: how can a practice like composting contribute to soil health and a climate-resilient future?

[available soon!]

't Sierveld in Mechelen. Closing cycles

Farm composting helps close local cycles, is a waste management method, and recycles residual flows, promotes healthy soil, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Discover how Yves and Iris are getting started with composting on their farm in Mechelen (Dutch Limburg).

De Dobbelhoeve in Schilde. Cooperation between nature an agriculture

At the Dobbelhoeve organic farm, farmers are collaborating with Natuurpunt through the Interreg project CLOSECYCLE to compost grass clippings from nature reserves and apply them to their fields. Farmer Piet and Natuurpunt employee Wim talk about their collaboration.

Living soil. Compost as a lever.

In this episode, we dig – literally and figuratively – into the soil. We discover how compost is simultaneously a soil improver, fertilizer, cycle, and climate solution.

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch.

Composting: forgotten knowledge for the future

In this episode, we dive into the history of composting and ask ourselves: what exactly is compost? Who uses it, why, and how do you do it right – on both a small and large scale?

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch.

Biodiversity

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.

Biodiversity

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'.

Biodiversity

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.

Biodiversity

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?

Biodiversity

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'.

Biodiversity

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?