| museumderondevenen.nl | Stichting Museum De Ronde Venen | The museum revolves around the topic of peat extraction, with the peat extraction machine as the central point. | Specialized History → Industrial History 293 Museums → Regional Museums 390 | lake 352 machine 3727 foundation 6678 collection 7566 | De Ronde Venen → Vinkeveen 472 |
| peelmuseum.nl | Peelmuseum | The Peel, a once impenetrable area, forms the basis of the museum and exhibitions, describing the lives and work of the workers in this region. | Museums → Regional Museums 390 | museum 2002 exhibition 5332 | |
| nevema.nl | Nevema B.V. | Nevema specializes in the production and supply of high-quality peat, a key ingredient for various horticultural substrates. | Commerce → Wholesale 1855 Agriculture → Horticulture & Floristry 1404 | production 4582 history 7286 | Twenterand → Vriezenveen 487 |
| fryslan1.nl | Friese Mediacoöperatie | The Friesland peat is the location of the sinking peat digger and was also the scene of historical events such as the peat upheaval. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 Nature → Nature Reserves 1032 | dairy 274 economy 682 history 7286 news 15293 | Southwest-Friesland → Workum 363 |
| bolpeat.nl | Bol Peat | Peat is a primary component of the raw materials supplied by Bol Peat and is harvested or produced close to the customer, enhancing sustainability. | Materials → Raw Materials 114 | coconut 21 substrate 164 raw materials 446 sustainability 18451 | |
| veenmuseum.nl | Stichting Het Veenmuseum | The Veenmuseum focuses on the history of the peat land and the economic activities that took place around it. | Specialized History → Industrial History 293 Museums → Regional Museums 390 | farmstead 73 train 341 museum 2002 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 | Utrecht → South 328 |
| veengenootschap.nl | IPS Nederland | Peat is the central focus of IPS Nederland's activities, being considered as a landscape form, soil, and raw material. | Foundations → Environmental Organizations 185 Environment → Nature Conservation 1803 | government 827 knowledge 3528 collaboration 16036 event 45199 | |
| engbertsdijksvenen.nl | AddMire LIFE | The peat in Engbertsdijksvenen is a unique ecosystem that is the focus of the restoration project. | Nature → Nature Reserves 1032 Environment → Climate Change 479 | nature area 497 subsidy 2649 restoration 3417 partner 4272 sustainability 18451 | Twenterand → Vriezenveen 487 |
| helenaveenvantoen.nl | Maatschappij Helenaveen | Peat extraction was a major economic activity in Helenaveen, with peat being harvested and processed into peat briquettes. | Context 161394 | | Peel and Maas → Meijel 280 |
| veenweiden.nl | Veenweiden Innovatiecentrum | The Veenweiden Innovation Center focuses specifically on innovation in the peatlands, with challenges related to water management and climate change in mind. | Startup & Innovation → Innovation 1041 Nature Conservation → Water Management 1138 | soil 930 entrepreneurship 1579 water 2501 innovation 4659 | |
| veenkoloniaal-landbouwmuseum-terborg.nl | Stichting Collectie Ter Borg | The website focuses on peat colonial agriculture, a significant sector in the history of Veendam. | Local History → North Groningen 103 Museums → Local Museums 87 | lecture 1624 museum 2002 collection 7566 photo 7778 | Groningen → Veendam 896 |
| kieldiepgang.nl | B&B Kieldiepgang | Peat was harvested from the Kieldiep and transported to Groningen, where it was used as fuel. | Accommodation → Guesthouses 726 Accommodation → Holiday Homes 727 | guest accommodation 58 village 808 | Midden-Groningen → Kropswolde 68 |
| kiel-windeweer.nl | Municipality of Groningen | The website describes the history of peat extraction, which formed the basis of the village's economy. | Architecture → Historical Buildings 266 Accommodation → Guesthouses 726 | canal 507 history 7286 news 15293 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| ktczegveld.nl | KTC Zegveld | KTC Zegveld works specifically with innovation in the peat meadow environment. | Green Spaces → Landscape Management 381 | experiment 229 facility 2616 data 5872 training 28133 | Woerden → Zegveld 91 |
| bodemdalingdelfland.nl | Bodemdaling Delfland | Peat is an important factor in soil subsidence. The oxidation of peat contributes to global warming and causes droughts and hollow parcels. | Fertilizers & Soil Health → Soil Health 84 Environment → Climate Change 479 | soil type 17 measures 192 landscape 2609 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| degroenetoren.nl | Stichting de Groene Toren | The church stands on so-called peat, a type of peat that is a remnant of older peat bogs. | Architecture → Historical Buildings 266 Protestantism → Churches 1009 | tower 188 stichting 481 church 3439 event 45199 | Koggenland → Avenhorn 113 |
| nationaal-parkdegrootepeel.nl | MVO Partners | The website describes the history of peat extraction, an important economic activity in the area. | Specialized History → Cultural History 151 Nature → Nature Reserves 1032 | bog 11 peel 139 flora 171 nature reserve 339 landscape 2609 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| depeelstreek.nl | Museum ‘de Peelstreek’” | The website details the crucial role of peat extraction in the Peel region and presents artifacts illustrating this practice. | Museums → Regional Museums 390 Museums → Local Museums 87 | peel 139 machine 3727 paintings 3907 collection 7566 | Venray → Ysselsteyn 114 |
| kwekerijelzenhof.nl | Kwekerij de Elzenhof | The extracted peat soil, also known as peat soil, provides the right nutrients and makes the plants strong. | Plants → Shrubs 141 Plants → Nurseries 1012 | nursery 926 plant 4509 assortment 7799 | Emmen → Roswinkel 28 |
| dioni.nl | Dioni ten Busschen | Dioni ten Busschen uses peat as a unique and ancient material in her artistic processes. | Sculpture → Visual Arts 4165 Painting → Abstract Painting 594 | visual artist 42 portrait 3685 paint 8747 | |
| oude-aa.nl | Kwekerij de oude Aa | The nursery utilizes peat from Sweden and Latvia for growing plants, leveraging this natural soil component. | Plants → Shrubs 141 Plants → Nurseries 1012 | rhododendron 31 | North-Brabant → Deurne 1329 |
| familieminke.nl | Minke Family | The website describes the crucial role of peat in the economic and social history of the Minke family. | Internet → Archives 422 Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | generation 156 genealogy 543 family 6462 photo 7778 | Hardenberg → Balkbrug 220 |
| rhododendronkwekerij-kerperien.nl | Rhododendronkwekerij Kerperien | The nursery benefits from the peat soil in the area to grow high-quality rhododendrons with a compact root system. | Plants → Nurseries 1012 Plants → Garden Plants 220 | rhododendron 31 nursery 926 plant 4509 assortment 7799 | Coevorden → Sleen 157 |
| landjesmit.nl | Landje Smit | The history of the Loosdrechtse Plassen is closely linked to peat extraction, an important industrial aspect of the region. | Water → Lakes 232 Accommodation → Bungalow Parks 931 | pond 686 holiday home 2753 | Stichtse Vecht → Breukelen 632 |
| peterderuyterlandschap.nl | Bureau Peter de Ruyter | Peat is a central theme in the firm’s work, with projects focused on the restoration and preservation of peatlands. | National Politics → United States 16 Green Spaces → Landscape Management 381 | landscape park 11 grid 85 landscape 2609 | Kampen → Het Onderdijks 64 |
| rabbinge.nl | Familie Rabbinge | The peat marsh area of Weerribben-Wieden forms the basis of the campsite's natural environment. | Nature → Natural Areas 257 Nature → Nature Reserves 1032 | national park 98 cycle 1906 camp 2466 water 2501 | Steenwijkerland → Kalenberg 178 |
| swank.nl | Wageningen University | A large portion of the carbon in the soil is found in peat soils, making the management of these areas essential for climate mitigation. | Fertilizers & Soil Health → Soil Health 84 Environment → Climate Change 479 | carbon 63 manure 211 soil 930 | |
| peeltroeven.nl | Natuurmonumenten | The website highlights that peat was a key thread in the history of the Peel and the Peeltroeven. | Museums → Regional Museums 390 Nature → Nature Reserves 1032 | peel 139 cycling route 451 | Deurne → Helenaveen 74 |
| vvvmeppel.nl | VVV Meppel | Peat played an important role in the economy of Meppel in the 16th century. | Radio → Local Radio 291 Regions → Regional Guides 52 | station 420 blog 13392 | Meppel → Nijeveen 153 |
| dierenkliniekfeld.nl | New York Times | Peat bogs are identified as a significant natural resource capable of storing planet-warming carbon. | National Politics → United States 16 Environment → Climate Change 479 | grid 85 bear 85 solar 132 fire 429 court 999 | |
| visitamstelland.nl | VisitAmstelland | In the Middle Ages, peat was used as fuel, sourced from the bog. | Architecture & Sites → Historical Sites 1951 Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | waterboard 18 river 312 municipality 6837 history 7286 | Noordoostpolder → Emmeloord 1649 |
| brouwerijavereest.nl | Brouwerij Avereest | The brewery originated in the Reestdal area, an area historically known for peat extraction, which underscores the brewery's origin and tradition. | Beverages → Beer 1095 Crafts & Hobbies → Craft Products 61 | craft 538 beer 2887 | Hardenberg → Dedemsvaart 413 |