Netherlands Million Restoration Tender

The Province of Gelderland will receive 162 million for extra measures to restore nitrogen-sensitive nature areas. The government will make this amount available to Gelderland for the next 3 years. It is part of the 10-year nitrogen approach of the provinces and the central government. This approach should reduce the amount of nitrogen and ensure that nitrogen-sensitive nature will improve demonstrably by 2030.Peter Drenth deputy for nature agrifood and nitrogen With this contribution from the government we can tackle the recovery of nature even more energetically in line with our Gelderland nitrogen approach. Together with the Veluwe and Rhine branches the province of Gelderland is responsible for the 2 largest Dutch Natura 2000 areas on the mainland. In addition Gelderland has several smaller nature reserves such as the unique peat areas in the Achterhoek. Drenth We dont sit still. The biggest challenge lies in the Veluwe. We are busy restoring nature and working on a healthy and liveable Veluwe of the future.Gelderland nitrogen approachDue to excessive nitrogen load the Gelderland nature reserves have deteriorated considerably in recent decades. This has negative consequences for the nature reserves themselves and for the economic development opportunities in Gelderland. To tackle this nitrogen problem the province has developed a package of measures together with all the sectors involved in the fields of mobility industry construction agriculture nature water boards and the municipal regions. With the implementation agenda the Gelderland nitrogen measures focus on a new balance between prosperity and nature. To this end it is essential to focus on reducing nitrogen emissions source measures and on robust restoration of the Gelderland nature reserves.Restoration of forests heaths shifting sands and streamsFor the implementation of the nature measures we work closely with dozens of estate owners nature managers water boards and farmers. With the 162 million made available we will start measures for the restoration of forests heathland shifting sands streams and peat bogs in the Veluwe the Rhine branches and the Achterhoek. It also concerns measures in the field of hydrology restoring water level fauna passages and management of recreation. In the immediate vicinity of nature reserves we will support agricultural initiatives for nature-inclusive agriculture. This is a sustainable form of agriculture in which the farmer takes nature into account as much as possible.Nature-inclusive agriculture Veluwezoom IJsselAn example of how the province supports nature-inclusive agriculture can be found in the agricultural area between the Veluwe and the IJssel. Twelve farmers together with estate owners landlords are investigating how they can increase biodiversity. The aim is to achieve nature-inclusive agriculture. Aimed at a healthy soil cycle nature and landscape. Healthy financial management with a good revenue model is an important precondition.