| platformsamenonderzoeken.nl | Platform Samen Onderzoeken | The platform shares the methodology for setting up joint research and offers tools and inspiration to strengthen a research mindset. The website features a knowledge base with practical examples, instruments, videos, podcasts and relevant publications about Samen Onderzoeken, including a knowledge table on effective reading instruction. The Platform focuses on strengthening the research and improvement culture within educational institutions and schools, with a special focus on an investigative mindset for future education professionals. | Primary Education → Public Education 424 Special Needs & Support → Basic Education 104 | knowledge base 569 research 8967 education 13471 collaboration 16036 | |
| gagel.nl | 't Gagel | The farm, located in the Achterhoek region, is at the center of a European regenerative hub, where farmers, ducks, voles, and fungi work together to create a vibrant agricultural space. The website offers various options, including a vegetable subscription, tours, courses on ‘no-dig’ market gardening, and opportunities to stay overnight, eat, or participate in workshops and business activities. A highlight of the website is the ‘Food Forest Podcast’ with experts Anne van Leeuwen, Louis de Jaeger, and Martijn Ballemans, who discuss the green dreams of pioneering figures in the generative movement. | Agriculture → Regenerative Agriculture 70 | regenerative 20 orchard 240 tour 2315 farm 2622 subscription 3287 course 14728 | Nijkerk → Achterhoek 1730 |
| agroforestrynetwerk.nl | Agroforestry Netwerk Nederland | The website provides news, an agenda of meetings and events, and information on partners and provincial networks. The platform contains a knowledge base with research, regulations, and subsidy opportunities, as well as practical examples and working groups focusing on various aspects of agroforestry. A key component is the promotion of the film 'Bomen op mijn land' through local screenings and the offering of a newsletter to keep visitors informed about developments. | Green Spaces → Landscape Management 381 | agroforestry 38 knowledge base 569 tree 1879 agenda 4374 news 15293 | Limburg → Weert 2030 |
| nio-online.nl | Stichting Groene en Blauwe Diensten Overijssel | The Bijenberg estate, located in Noord Stegeren, is a young estate working with SGBDO and Landschap Overijssel to increase biodiversity. The website provides access to a knowledge base with information on courses on hedgerows, hedges and fruit trees. SGBDO has a mission to maintain and strengthen the value of the landscape through sustainable management of landscape elements, with the involvement of 1900 participants who work on management and maintenance. | Green Spaces → Landscape Management 381 | work plan 24 knowledge base 569 biodiversity 720 estate 1099 participant 1934 landscape 2609 | Hardenberg → Dedemsvaart 413 |
| stichtingregeneratie.nl | Stichting ReGeneratie | The foundation was founded in 2022 following the pilot project Food Forest Droevendaal at Wageningen University (WUR) and focuses on researching small-scale complex agroforestry systems. Stichting ReGeneratie supports various projects, including the Food Forest Droevendaal and pilot projects with young entrepreneurs and landowners, and facilitates research projects. The foundation offers educational programs, such as ecological literacy lessons for school children in the Food Forest Droevendaal, and encourages people to donate and participate in projects. | Early Years → Educational Programs 210 | regenerative 20 agroforestry 38 food forest 229 research 8967 education 13471 | Wageningen → Leeuwen 34 |
| netwerkvoedselbosbouw.nl | Netwerk Voedselbosbouw | The network collects and shares information on ongoing and completed research into food forests and their impact on biodiversity. The site offers courses and inspiration for setting up food forests. Relevant laws and regulations related to food forests are presented, and the website maintains contact with government agencies and policymakers through the Agroforestrynetwerk Nederland. | Courses → Agriculture 28 | food forest 229 legislation 593 biodiversity 720 research 8967 course 14728 | |
| agroforestrybrabant.nl | Agroforestry Netwerk Brabant | The network provides knowledge, projects, and examples of agroforestry, and organizes meetings to discuss the possibilities. Agroforestry is described as a sustainable agricultural practice that has a positive effect on biodiversity, soil fertility, and the landscape, combining livestock, crop cultivation, and woody crops. The website features the story of a farmer, Corne Ansem, who produces nut cheese using agroforestry and aims to expand his company with educational and recreational activities. | Agriculture → Livestock 2413 | agroforestry 38 livestock 207 agriculture 778 knowledge 3528 | Bladel → Hoogeloon 99 |
| utopiaeiland.nl | Utopia Eiland | Xavier San Giorgi and his community demonstrate the potential of ecosystem restoration on Utopia Island, as part of Floriade 2022. The island offers various activities, including agroforestry, food forests, school gardens and a discovery route that teaches visitors about their relationship with nature. Utopia Island is open to the public daily and organizes activities such as open days and guided tours, as well as volunteer days and an online store. | | agroforestry 38 ecosystem 262 community 7931 | Flevoland → Almere 7765 |
| boerenmetbomen.nl | Boeren met bomen | The website provides knowledge about sustainable agriculture, specifically focused on integrating agroforestry into dairy farms. The project involves a collaboration of three dairy farms and a knowledge institution, under the name VKON, an independent research and innovation center. The goal is to inspire, motivate, and support dairy farmers in implementing agroforestry on their farms, primarily by increasing knowledge levels and expanding the network. | Livestock → Animal Husbandry 1106 | agroforestry 38 dairy farm 129 tree 1879 knowledge 3528 network 11123 sustainability 18451 | |
| veld4.nl | Veld 4 | The website sells Dutch walnuts and hazelnuts and offers machines for harvesting and processing nuts. Veld 4 offers various services, including walnut oil pressing, washing and drying of walnuts, and nut calibration. Veld 4 has received the ‘Agroforestry Breakthrough’ recognition, highlighting their contribution to sustainable nut cultivation and agricultural systems. | Wholesale → Foodstuffs 64 | walnuts 19 dryer 203 oil 970 machine 3727 | Buren → Zoelen 70 |
| truffelgaard.nl | Truffelgaard | Truffles can be grown in the Netherlands, with the delivery of truffle trees, knowledge and inspiration. The website contains information about various aspects of truffle cultivation, such as the Truffle Academy, the Truffle Experience and the available knowledge about suitable soil types. Truffelgaard organizes events and delivers truffle products and offers possibilities for setting up truffle gardens, from estates to gardens. | Nature → Biodiversity 382 | agroforestry 38 truffles 97 knowledge 3528 | |
| agroforestryblueprint.nl | AgroforestryBlueprint | The organization collaborates with farmers, partner organizations, and investors to develop and implement innovative and sustainable agricultural methods. AgroforestryBlueprint demonstrates the application of agroforestry on a main location in Zeeland and through affiliated farmers, showcasing various planting and maintenance systems. The organization works with the Louis Bolk Institute and other partners to conduct scientifically-backed experiments to investigate the effectiveness of agroforestry in dairy farming and arable farming, and to promote practical improvements. | Agricultural Technology & Innovation → Sustainable Agriculture 278 | agroforestry 38 experiment 229 farmer 661 agriculture 778 partner 4272 network 11123 | Meierijstad → Schijndel 908 |
| agroforestrygelderland.nl | AgroForestry network Gelderland | Agroforestry is a method for creating a green and profitable agricultural economy by integrating trees and crops. The Agroforestry network Gelderland supports agricultural entrepreneurs in implementing agroforestry on their farms. The website offers information about the benefits of agroforestry, such as increased yields, improved biodiversity, and a more attractive landscape, and targets farmers and other stakeholders. | Administrative Support → Business Operations 1156 | agroforestry 38 yield 292 tree 1879 farm 2622 network 11123 | |
| leuker1818.nl | LEUKER | LEUKER 1818 is the first traditional farm in the Netherlands to fully transition to agroforestry, and it's the largest food forest in Limburg and a pioneer in Europe. The company switched from traditional dairy farming to trees as a deliberate choice, aiming to farm more sustainably for future generations. LEUKER chickens produce eggs using waste streams and play a role in converting weeds and insects into food, while the company also offers carbon removal units to store CO2 in the soil. | | agroforestry 38 food forest 229 chicken 944 certification 3380 | |
| foodforestry-development.nl | Æ – Food Forestry Development | The website publishes news, courses, and videos on topics such as food forests and agroforestry, including a report from Jeugdjournaal. Excursions to various locations, such as Northern France, are organized to gain experience with agroforestry. The website offers a 404 page for cases where the desired page cannot be found. | | agroforestry 38 food forest 229 navigation 330 excursion 662 video 6714 course 14728 | |
| gereedschapskistbosennatuur.nl | Klimaatslim Bos- en Natuurbeheer | The website contains an overview of various measures, research projects, tools, and other relevant information that are continuously being expanded. Concrete examples of projects are presented, such as the construction of a walnut enclosure in a chicken coop, reforestation on Landgoed de Kroef, and the stimulation of regeneration in the Wekeromse Zand with coppice stools. The website provides background information on climate-smart forest management, aiming to achieve the goals of the Climate Agreement and the Forest Strategy. | Agriculture → Forest Management 86 | forest management 28 research project 37 measures 192 knowledge 3528 tool 3907 | Ede → Wekerom 155 |
| diessensbroek.nl | Het Diessens Broek | The website describes Het Diessens Broek as a place where visitors can learn where their food comes from and experience a unique encounter. The center strives to inspire consumers and farmers to integrate nature and agriculture, with the goal of bringing about a positive change in food production. Het Diessens Broek offers a berry picking garden, a knowledge center for agroforestry, and information on agroforestry, allowing visitors to experience food production firsthand. | Agricultural Tourism → Rural Recreation 65 | agroforestry 38 farmer 661 visitors 1048 food 3872 nature 9094 | |
| agroforestryoverijssel.nl | Agroforestry Overijssel | The Agroforestry Network Overijsel supports agricultural entrepreneurs by providing inspiration, guidance, and knowledge sharing. Agroforestry is described as a sustainable form of agriculture that positively impacts biodiversity, soil fertility, and the landscape, combining livestock farming, crop cultivation, and woody crops. The website offers information on the economic, ecological, and landscape benefits of agroforestry, as well as details on the agroforestry regulation of the Province of Overijssel and projects like ‘Farmers with Trees’. | | agroforestry 38 tree 1879 knowledge 3528 | Netherlands → Overijssel 39649 |
| somersevelden.nl | Somerse Velden | The family is developing an ecologically and economically viable area on 10 hectares of farmland, combining nature, agriculture, food provision, biodiversity, and innovation. The projects utilize multi-year farming systems that mimic the principles of natural forests, with a focus on a healthy soil and biodiversity. The website describes the mission and vision of the project: a connecting place, an inspiring environment that encourages action, where agroforestry and innovation come together. | Agriculture → Regenerative Agriculture 70 | agroforestry 38 farmland 47 biodiversity 720 innovation 4659 sustainability 18451 | North-Brabant → Someren 850 |
| tlandjevandokkum.nl | Stichting 't Landje van Dokkum | The former orchard/nursery was in use for many decades by the Toornstra family and was purchased in 2020 by the Bos family. The site has had various functions throughout the years, from agricultural land to plans for a nature campsite and bungalow houses. The current development focuses on restoring the location as a food forest, with educational programs and a cultural element, supported by a foundation. | Food & Diet → Food Forest 30 | food forest 229 orchard 240 nursery 926 plan 2566 foundation 6678 municipality 6837 | Northeast-Friesland → Dokkum 846 |
| robijnsbos.nl | Robijnsbos Stichting | The website covers events and activities taking place in the Robijnsbos, including a running race and a lecture about the food forest. The lecture by Ianus and Anneke Keller provides information about the initiatives, approach, and developments of the Robijnsbos, with attention to design choices, planting and the role of volunteers. The Robijnsbos promotes the integration of edible plants and trees in gardens by offering practical tips, with sustainability and enjoyment at its core. | Green Spaces → Landscape Management 381 | agroforestry 38 lecture 1624 volunteer 8367 garden 13129 event 45199 | Altena → Almkerk 159 |
| partofnature.nl | Part of Nature | The website offers an agenda with activities such as foraging walks, bushcraft workshops, and yoga classes. Part of Nature provides frameworks and process guidance for transitioning to regenerative systems, and designs and implements regenerative practices, such as food forests. The website features a blog and an ‘About’ page that outline the mission of Part of Nature, namely practicing with head, heart, and hands to live and work from a nature-related worldview. | Agriculture → Regenerative Agriculture 70 | regenerative 20 food forest 229 framework 283 yoga 3704 nature 9094 | |
| agroforestrykip.nl | Agroforestrykip.nl | Agroforestry, or forest agriculture, is a system combining trees with crops or livestock, aiming for a positive interaction that yields more than the individual elements. The ‘Agroforestry in Chicken Runs’ project investigates various planting types for chicken runs, assesses CO2 sequestration, and presents example businesses already utilizing this combination. The website provides information on the legal aspects of agroforestry, potential tree crops, cost-benefit analyses, and a current news update about agroforestry in organic agriculture. | Poultry → Chicken 49 | agroforestry 38 co2 160 crop 188 organic 471 tree 1879 | |
| bosvolsmaak.nl | Bosvol Smaak | The project focuses on developing a forest with (fruit) trees, perennial plants, and ecological processes to restore nature. The website describes three pillars of the project: an 'edible arboretum' with diverse edible trees, a nursery for planting and passing on plants, and a green oasis for relaxation. Bosvol Smaak keeps visitors informed through a newsletter and social media, offering the opportunity to sign up for updates. | Plants → Shrubs 141 | arboretum 26 food forest 229 nursery 926 nature 9094 | |
| agroforestrysupplies.nl | Agroforestrysupplies BV | Founded in 2008, the company combines decades of experience in the agro-industry with the latest insights in agroforestry, and is committed to the sustainable development of landscapes and the future of future generations. They offer a unique assortment of productive and edible varieties and have, since 2008, started in their 1.2 hectare orchard (Fruithof De Brand) with their mother plants. They have since evolved into a professional nursery cultivating and developing the most suitable species for the changing climate. Agroforestrysupplies' approach focuses on creating strong foundations for agroforestry projects by optimizing the relationship between soil, plant and entrepreneur, with an open-source system of perennial plants. | Commerce → Wholesale 1855 | agroforestry 38 orchard 240 nursery 926 | Netherlands → Zeeland 15493 |
| devoedselboswachter.nl | Food Forest Watcher | The website describes food forests as fascinating ecosystems with edible plants and contributes to a transition towards a regenerative world through local food production and soil restoration. The founder, Stephan, offers guidance in realizing a food forest, from design to maintenance, drawing on experience with StadsBomerij and the Food Forest project Eemvallei Zuid. The website emphasizes the sustainable and nature-inclusive nature of food forests as a restoration of the relationship between humans, nature, and food supply. | Agriculture → Regenerative Agriculture 70 | food forest 229 soil 930 plant 4509 nature 9094 design 27202 | Almere → Almere Hout 71 |
| greandeal.nl | Grean Deal | The organization aims to blur the lines between nature and production by implementing food forests in agricultural and urban environments. Grean Deal utilizes its own nursery to select the appropriate tree and shrub species, then cultivates and plants them for clients after a thorough assessment of the location and soil. The process involves two phases: first, pioneer species that act as windbreaks, and then food trees that establish more quickly and grow better. | Environment → Conservation 328 | food forest 229 soil 930 forest 1418 tree 1879 nature 9094 | |
| sierteeltmanagement.nl | Post Sierteeltmanagement | The company focuses on offering a professional analysis of the entire business operations or parts of it for ornamental plant nurseries, considering aspects such as inventory management, financing, and liquidity. The company provides solutions for challenges such as increasing inventory levels, difficult financing, and determining the right course for growth, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The services include a clear analysis, proactive approach, and personalized advice from an independent expert with knowledge of the ornamental plant sector. | Financial Management → Funding 135 | liquidity 68 nursery 926 inventory 1613 analysis 1615 | |