Knowledge

Biodiversity

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.

Biodiversity

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.

Biodiversity

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.

Biodiversity

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.

Watermanagement

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.

Watermanagement

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!

Watermanagement

The power of watermill landscapes for a climate-resilient future

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'.

Watermanagement

The Lankheet. Fascinating soil research.

Understanding the soil is crucial to maintaining and managing water meadows. What exactly happens in the soil of irrigated grasslands?

Watermanagement

The watermill of Coll. The future of watermill landscapes.

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.

Watermanagement

The Oyenbrug mill in Grimbergen. Generating green energy

Today, watermills can have various sustainable applications. At the Oyenbrug mill in Grimbergen, miller Erik focuses on ecology and energy.

Watermanagement

The 'Watering' in Lommel-Kolonie. Chances for the future

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.