North Holland targets subsidies to protect Natura 2000 zones and black-tailed godwit in 2027
North Holland is refining its nature subsidies to better protect nitrogen-sensitive Natura 2000 areas and the endangered black-tailed godwit. From autumn 2026, landowners can apply for funding to support nature management, with a public consultation open until 21 May.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Subsidy Focus | Agricultural Nature and Landscape Management (ANLB) |
| Target Areas | Nitrogen-sensitive Natura 2000 areas and black-tailed godwit habitats |
| Subsidy Types | SKNL, SPA, ANLB |
| Public Consultation Period | 10 April – 21 May 2026 |
| Final Plan Adoption | Autumn 2026 |
| Province | Noord-Holland |
| Funding Source | Central government and provincial funds |
The Province of North Holland oversees nature management policies, including subsidies for landowners and nature organizations to preserve biodiversity. This plan aligns with national agreements to enhance nature conservation efforts, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas.
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Draft Nature Management Plan 2027: Targeted Protection of Natura 2000 Areas and Black-tailed Godwit
The province intends to deploy the subsidy for Agricultural Nature and Landscape Management (ANLB) more specifically to protect nitrogen-sensitive Natura 2000 areas and the black-tailed godwit. This is stated in the draft Nature Management Plan 2027.
After the definitive Nature Management Plan 2027 is adopted in the autumn, landowners and site managers can apply to the province for a subsidy to develop and manage nature within the Netherlands Nature Network (NNN). These subsidies are called the Subsidy Regulation Quality Impulse Nature and Landscape Management (SKNL), Subsidy Lease Buyout (SPA) and Agricultural Nature and Landscape Management (ANLB).
The draft Nature Management Plan and the accompanying maps specify the nature and landscape objectives that apply to the province. Subsidy applicants must align their management with these objectives and meet the established requirements for monitoring, reporting and assessment.
Targeted Protection of Natura 2000 Areas and Black-tailed Godwit
The province states that the subsidy for Agricultural Nature and Landscape Management (ANLB) in 2027 can be deployed specifically within and around nitrogen-sensitive Natura 2000 areas and in the key habitats of the black-tailed godwit. This follows from national agreements on the deployment of additional central government funds for the ANLB.
Public Consultation Period
The Nature Management Plan is being drawn up in collaboration with farmers, nature organisations and private landowners. The draft Nature Management Plan will be available for inspection from 10 April to 21 May via noord-holland.nl/terinzageleggingen. During this period, anyone can submit a response. In the autumn, the Provincial Executive will adopt the definitive Nature Management Plan 2027.
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