In the Ooijpolder you experience how good nature policy can make a difference, with hedges, ponds and farmer involvement

Walking through the Ooijpolder with professor Hans de Kroon, you really see how effective nature policy can be when farmers are involved and landscapes are carefully restored. Over two decades, hedges, ponds, and flower strips have been created, boosting insect life and supporting species like the great crested newt. The key? Not just money, but genuine love and connection to the land from the farmers themselves. This collaboration, respect, and patience show how biodiversity can thrive in agricultural areas.