North Holland boosts local biodiversity with €45,000 funding for 33 green volunteer projects
Residents across North Holland are transforming their neighborhoods with 33 newly funded green projects. From protecting endangered species to creating community gardens, these initiatives aim to strengthen nature and encourage local involvement—backed by €45,000 from the province.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total funding | €45,000 |
| Number of projects funded | 33 |
| Applications received | 98 |
| Focus areas | Biodiversity, species protection, nature education, community engagement |
| Examples of projects | Kentish plover protection (Camperduin), hedgehog aid (Amsterdam-Noord), meadow bird education (Vecht region), neighborhood gardens (Blokweer, Enkhuizen, Slootdorp) |
| Province | Noord-Holland |
| Fund name | Betrekken bij Groen Fund |
The province of North Holland plays a key role in supporting local environmental initiatives through funding programs like the Betrekken bij Groen Fund. By empowering volunteers and community groups, the province aims to enhance biodiversity and foster public engagement with nature.
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33 green volunteer projects receive funding from the Betrekken bij Groen Fund
The province is supporting 33 green volunteer projects in North Holland this year. With a total contribution of €45,000, green initiative takers will get to work to strengthen nature and biodiversity.
Interest was high, with 98 applications submitted. The projects that contribute most to biodiversity and social engagement have been selected.
From idea to impact: working together for a greener living environment
The green volunteer projects are highly diverse, ranging from species protection to nature education and improved natural resource management. The plans of the initiators not only strengthen nature but also increase people’s engagement with it.
Anouk Gielen, Deputy for Nature: “It’s wonderful to see how many people in our province are committed to creating a more beautiful and greener environment. With the Betrekken bij Groen Fund, we help volunteers turn their plans into reality and bring nature closer to people while making it stronger.”
Protection for animals and nature
Funding from the scheme will be used, among other things, to purchase plants and seeds, provide safety equipment, and develop educational materials.
Vulnerable animal species will also benefit from the support. For example, the Kentish plovers on the beach near Camperduin will receive better protection during the breeding season. In Amsterdam-Noord, hedgehogs will receive extra help, while in Castricum work is underway to create a more attractive living environment for house sparrows. In the Vecht region, the work of the meadow bird group will be strengthened with public education.
Nature around the corner: residents get involved
Several projects focus on involving residents in their own living environment. In Blokweer, Enkhuizen, and Slootdorp, among other places, neighborhood gardens are being designed in a natural way where people, bees, and butterflies can come together.
Initiatives such as Natuurrijk Ankeveen, the Poelboerderij, and the Nachtvlinderkaravaan also emphasize experience and education, with activities that inspire residents to take action themselves.
Overview of 33 projects
A full overview of the selected projects and more information about the Betrekken bij Groen Fund can be found at: Groene doeners krijgen wind in de rug: 33 projecten van start in Noord-Holland | Landschap Noord-Holland
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