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Hedge laying. Ages old and varieted

Whether you call it a hedge or a hedgerow, laying one requires craftsmanship and passion. Together with Arnout, Dirk, and Lex, we explore hedge laying in all its varieties and how it makes the landscape pleasant for both people and animals.

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch.

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Hedges. Biodiversity is key

What ecosystem services can hedgerows provide us? And how do we get more of them back into the landscape? In this episode, Jet Bakels (KIEN) investigates this for us and talks with Kenneth Rijsdijk and Jaap Dirkmaat.

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch.

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Beekeeping in the past and today

In this episode, we dive into the craft of beekeeping. How has this heritage practice evolved over the past decades? What is a biodiversity beekeeper, or a natural beekeeper? And what exactly is the beekeeper's signaling role?

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch.

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Beekeeping. Inspired by biodiversity

In a bee-friendly environment, a good flowering arch with a variety of nectar plants is essential. What exactly is that? And how can it help honeybees and wild bees live together harmoniously? We asked Aat Rietveld and Ellen Danneels.

This podcast episode is only available in Dutch.

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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?

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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'.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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'.