Combination project Nederland Plus: De Biesbosch National Park & solar power in India
Something beautiful grows here: De Biesbosch National Park
Why not think outside the box? Sure, German forests are important. But let's be honest: we also have Dutch customers who are just as keen to make a difference in their home country. That's why we have Nederland Plus - the Dutch counterpart to our DeutschlandPlus. Our commitment to De Biesbosch National Park, Europe's largest freshwater delta. It's perfectly understandable that everyone wants to start on their own doorstep.
How we make Dutch nature strong again
Together with local partners, we are advancing forest ecology in De Biesbosch National Park. Sounds like a vacation? But it's hard work. Because our projects create forests that can really take a beating: Defy storms, promote biodiversity, bring joy to visitors. 4 convincing benefits
Storm-resistant forests
Planting new tree species that can withstand the next storm
Promoting biodiversity
Creating habitats for otters, sea eagles and millions of migratory birds
Game browsing protection
Protecting young trees from hungry visitors - professionally and sustainably
Strengthening ecological power
Making Europe's largest freshwater delta fit for the future
It's that simple
The deal is simple: you choose our combined project "Nederland Plus" and get twice the impact for your money. Your CO₂ compensation runs via a certified solar project in India - cleanly offset, as it should be. That alone would be a voluntary achievement for which you should pat yourself on the back. But we're going one better: in addition to this CO₂ compensation, a further 5 euros per tonne of CO₂ goes to our forest projects in De Biesbosch National Park.
Our project area
So not only are you offsetting your emissions, you are also supporting forest conservation in our Dutch neighbors. De Biesbosch National Park covers 9,000 hectares of pure nature and has been tidal again since 2018. The area around De Merwelanden bathing lake in particular needs new trees after storm damage. Alluvial forests are being created here to promote biodiversity and provide shelter for migratory birds.
What we mean by "forest ecology"
More than just planting trees
Forget the romantic image of the forester with the spade. Real forest ecology is more complex:
- Removing storm damage and reforesting
- Organize game browsing protection
- Mixing different tree species strategically
- And yes, even planting 425 seedlings at once
Our rules of the game:
- Real added value: We only do what no one else finances
- Public areas: No private interests, only the common good
- Genuine additionality: Projects that would not exist without us
Why De Biesbosch National Park is so special
7 convincing reasons
- 1
Europe's largest freshwater delta
9,000 hectares of pure nature - tide-dependent again since 2018!
- 2
Biodiversity at its finest
Otters, white-tailed eagles, kingfishers - there's a lot going on here
- 3
Saving floodplain forests
There are only a few such large areas in the world
- 4
Migratory bird paradise
Important breeding and resting area for millions of birds
- 5
Repair storm damage
The park needs new trees after every storm
- 6
Rush forest remains a rush forest
The name should become the program again
- 7
Local recreation for all
Where else are the Dutch supposed to go at the weekend?
Projects that are already having an impact
New tree species for the Biesbosch National Park
Thousands of diseased ash trees had to be removed and new native trees and shrubs have taken their place. The intensive reforestation project has been completed - the forest is alive again.
Poplar project at the bathing lake: 425 new trees to combat storm damage
Where once storm-damaged poplars left a sad picture, hornbeams, hazelnuts and walnut trees are now growing. A colorful mix for the next generation.