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The Dutch want more space for nature

September 22 2026
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Housing occupies much less space, and agriculture much more, than the Dutch think. As soon as people gain insight into the actual distribution, the majority feels that there is too little space for nature and housing. Natuurmonumenten investigated how the Dutch think...

€2 million available for new Flemish nature and water experiences

The year 2028 in Flanders is dedicated to Nature and Water Experience. To reinforce the implementation of that year, subsidies are being made available that commercial parties in recreation and tourism can also make use of. There...

State Forestry Service wants to close 7 Outdoor Centers; appeal to entrepreneurs

Staatsbosbeheer (SBB) plans to discontinue the current concept of outdoor centers as of January 1, 2027. These seven large visitor centers receive approximately 1,3 million visitors annually and play an important role as a starting point for visitors to nature reserves....

Efteling launches its own podcast series in honor of its 74th anniversary

In honor of its 74th anniversary, theme park Efteling is introducing its first podcast series on June 10. Het Geheim van de Efteling consists of seven episodes and is presented by Paul de Leeuw, who, together with designers, makers, and experts, goes deeper into the Fairytale Forest...

Van Gogh National Park wins sustainability award for destination management

Van Gogh National Park won first place in the Destination Management category of the 2026 Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards at the ITB tourism trade fair in Berlin. This places Brabant among the global leaders in sustainability...

Recreational objectives take a step back in the new Staatsbosbeheer business plan

Staatsbosbeheer (State Forestry Service) has presented a new business plan for the period 2026-2030. While previously the objectives of "nature management" and "recreation" held equal status, priority is now given to the nature objectives. Various investments in recreational facilities will be made, depending on the financial...

570.000 paying visitors to De Hoge Veluwe National Park in 2025

In 2025, the De Hoge Veluwe National Park Foundation welcomed 570.000 paying visitors. That's almost the same number as the previous year (575.000). In 2025, the park celebrated its 90th anniversary, generating considerable media attention.

The Province of Overijssel is investing over €1 million in the further development of two National Parks

September 29 2025
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The Provincial Council of Overijssel has approved the allocation of €1.029.000 for the further development of two National Parks: the Sallandse Heuvelrug and Weerribben-Wieden. This contribution will allow the parks to continue investing in, among other things,...

Landschap Overijssel buys a 100-hectare estate near Hengelo and makes it suitable for extensive recreation

The Overijssel Landscape Foundation has purchased the 100-hectare Het Oosterveld estate in Deurningen. The site, which comprises gardens, several buildings, a park, and woodland, was designed around 1930 by renowned landscape architect Pieter Wattez. Thanks to the purchase, this...

Council of State reiterates: Mountain biking falls under 'extensive recreation'

The Council of State (RvS), the highest administrative court in the Netherlands, ruled on July 16, 2025, that mountain biking on an existing route is not intensive recreation. It states that even 150 to 300 cyclists per day do not constitute such a burden that...

25th National Nature Work Day: participate on October 31 and November 1

July 16, 2025
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The National Nature Work Days will take place on Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st. Many holiday parks, campsites, and outdoor sports businesses are located in nature reserves. Therefore, they also have a direct interest in beautiful natural surroundings on and around their businesses. What...

International hospitality congress HITT in Brussels with CEO of Center Parcs on stage

On 26 and 27 May, the international hospitality conference HITT will be held in Brussels. The central theme is 'Nature experience and regenerative tourism', with the first day focusing on sustainability and the second day on innovation. One of the...

The Dutch want more space for nature

€2 million available for new Flemish nature and water experiences

State Forestry Service wants to close 7 Outdoor Centers; appeal to entrepreneurs

Efteling launches its own podcast series in honor of its 74th anniversary

Van Gogh National Park wins sustainability award for destination management

Recreational objectives take a step back in the new Staatsbosbeheer business plan

570.000 paying visitors to De Hoge Veluwe National Park in 2025

The Province of Overijssel is investing over €1 million in the further development of two National Parks

Landschap Overijssel buys a 100-hectare estate near Hengelo and makes it suitable for extensive recreation

Council of State reiterates: Mountain biking falls under 'extensive recreation'

25th National Nature Work Day: participate on October 31 and November 1

International hospitality congress HITT in Brussels with CEO of Center Parcs on stage

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