Biodiversity

A project addressing the Water Framework Directive, by restoring the natural flow of a stream, while preserving the local cultural heritage and protecting from floods.

An example of sustainable cultivation of olive trees and extraction of olive oil using innovative ultrasound techniques.

An organic mountain farm uses indigenous breeds to produce high-quality meat, while preserving the local environment and genetic resources.

A farmer in a Less Favoured Area turned to organic agriculture and began growing ancient varieties of cereals. He has achieved sustainability through niche, quality production.

Adjustments to water management and remedial measures help to preserve protected areas and conserve the landscape of the Western Langstraat.

A cooperative of apple producers set up a joint effort among its members to control the codling moth, a major pest, by means of sexual confusion.

An intervention supporting the sustainable management of forest resources, leading to improved economic performance.

Amstelland Natuurzuivel is a cooperative of farmers in the Amstelland region who set up a milk factory to produce regional dairy products for the Amsterdam area.

Using RDP support to turn a farm into a nature reserve; contributing to tackling biodiversity loss.

Maintaining natural and semi-natural meadows and wetlands to ensure suitable nesting conditions for an endangered bird species: the Aquatic Warbler.