Biodiverse Environment News
On this page, you will find all news and activities related to the Biodiverse Environment programme.
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We must learn to live alongside wolves
October 6, 2021 - Wolves have returned to the Netherlands. Over the past few years, the animals have started passing through the Netherlands, with a number of them... -
An area-specific approach is needed to achieve the climate, environmental and biodiversity goals for 2030 under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
September 16, 2021 - Raising the groundwater level of the peat grasslands and extensification of buffer zones around Natura 2000 sites are both essential for achieving the... -
Large herbivores can reduce fire risks
September 6, 2021 - The use of large herbivores can be an effective means to prevent and mitigate wildfires, especially in places facing land abandonment. They can... -
Co-production connects research and action for sustainability
August 10, 2021 - Research on complex sustainability issues produces a great deal of knowledge and advice. But do these also connect to the real world? The answer may... -
Deforestation in the world's largest tropical island: what does the future hold?
August 5, 2021 - New Guinea, the world's largest tropical island, is also the most floristically diverse island in the world. However, the rich forests of the island,... -
Mammal biodiversity shapes disease risk
July 28, 2021 - To predict the spillover of pathogens from wildlife to humans and limit future pandemics, it is important to understand where wildlife disease risk is... -
The effect of nitrogen deposition on nature quality in the Netherlands
June 14, 2021 - Nitrogen deposition, the amount of nitrogen that precipitates somewhere, influences the quality of nature. Due to too much nitrogen, some plant... -
Pregnant wolf Veluwe had pneumonia, but was otherwise in good condition
June 7, 2021 - In early March, a female wolf was roadkilled on the Zuidwest Veluwe. The animal appeared to be pregnant with eight embryos. She also had a serious... -
Reduction in nitrogen deposition leads to biodiversity recovery
April 15, 2021 - In the meadows around Wageningen, which have been the subject of intensive research since the 1950s, plant diversity declined sharply between 1950 and... -
Scientists call for a broader approach for biodiversity to turn the tide
March 26, 2021 - In a paper published in the journal Nature Sustainability, scientists call for a broader and pluralistic approach to biodiversity. Biodiversity is...