Although it is an old agricultural technique, grassland irrigation offers many opportunities for the future. Heritage bearers Jan and Luc tell us all about it.
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!
Watermills and their weirs have often determined the environment for centuries. There is also an important watermill landscape at the watermill of Coll near Eindhoven.
How can knowledge about the management of watermill landscapes contribute to a climate-robust future? This question is central to the brochure 'The power of watermill landscapes 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.