Putten offers subsidies for wildflower field margins to boost local biodiversity
Residents and farmers in Putten can now apply for subsidies to create wildflower field margins, supporting meadow birds, butterflies, and insects while enhancing the local landscape. This initiative aims to improve biodiversity with nutrient-rich margins on arable land.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Subsidy Purpose | Creation of wildflower and nutrient-rich field margins on arable land |
| Width of Margins | 6 metres |
| Target Beneficiaries | Meadow birds, butterflies, insects, and other wildlife |
| Seed Mixture | Cereals, flowers, and herbs |
| Application Deadline | 14 April 2026 |
| Location | Along hedgerows, small woods, or ditches in Putten |
| Eligible Crops | Silage maize, cereals, and other arable crops |
The municipality of Putten plays a key role in promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity within its region. By offering subsidies, it encourages local farmers and landowners to contribute to ecological goals while maintaining agricultural productivity.
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Subsidy for wildflower field margins in Putten
The municipality of Putten considers biodiversity important and is therefore making a subsidy available for this purpose. The subsidy is intended to create wildflower and nutrient-rich field margins on arable land. These wildflower margins benefit (meadow) birds, butterflies and insects, while also enhancing the landscape.
About the margins
The margins are 6 metres wide and are often located along hedgerows, small woods or ditches. These locations provide the greatest value in terms of food and shelter for birds and other animals. The seed mixture contains cereals, flowers and herbs. The margins can be established along plots of silage maize, cereals or other arable crops.
Apply for the subsidy until 14 April
If you prefer not to fill in the form online, you can also download, print and complete it.