Our nature partners
Every day, dozens of partners are committed to preserving the green character of our typical Limburg landscapes. Each emphasizes their own aspects, but all share the same goal: a green and livable Limburg for everyone.
Agency for Nature & Forest
The Agency for Nature & Forest is the Flemish government institution dedicated to the management and protection of our natural areas and woodlands. As part of the Department of Environment, the agency manages approximately 100,000 hectares of nature reserves across Flanders. From extensive nature reserves to the smallest woods, each area receives the necessary care to keep ecosystems healthy.
The agency ensures protection, education, and awareness for the public about the importance of nature. Through forest management, hiking trails, and nature educational activities, they make nature accessible to everyone. Collaboration with municipalities, nature organizations, and volunteers is central to their approach. With forest rangers, ecologists, and nature guides, the agency fights daily for a greener future. This way, the Agency for Nature & Forest contributes to a Flanders where people and nature live in harmony.
Brabants Landschap
Brabants Landschap manages over 19,000 hectares of woodland, heathland, and ponds, but also estates, farmsteads, forts, and castles. This ensures that our own beautiful province of North Brabant, with its diversity of landscapes, remains home to many free-living plant and animal species.
In more than 100 areas spread across Brabant, you can still peacefully enjoy all the beauty that nature, landscape, and heritage have to offer. In addition, Brabants Landschap is committed to preserving, restoring, and developing biodiversity outside the protected nature areas, together with thousands of volunteers, private individuals, and farmers.
The Limburgs Landschap
The Limburgs Landschap has been committed since 1931 to the unique nature and rich heritage of Limburg. With over 9,000 hectares of protected nature reserves, from the hills in the Geuldal to the silent woodlands of the Weerterbos. By purchasing, protecting, and restoring nature reserves, we safeguard these valuable places for the future.
As a Protector, you make a difference. For just €2.50 per month, you receive the extensive book ‘Out and Home with The Limburgs Landschap’ with hiking and bike routes, and every quarter the nature magazine full of tips and stories from Limburg's nature. Together we keep Limburg green and beautiful! Visit www.limburgs-landschap.nl/beschermer and contribute to the nature nearby.
Limburgs Landschap vzw
Limburgs Landschap vzw is a nature association from Limburg. By purchasing and managing areas, they ensure more nature and biodiversity. They not only protect what remains, but also restore what was lost and even develop new nature. Meanwhile, they manage more than 40 nature areas, together covering about 2,800 ha of nature in Limburg. They like to open these to hikers and cyclists so that everyone can enjoy them to the fullest. Of course, Limburgs Landschap takes the carrying capacity of nature into account, so not all spots are equally accessible. This way, we can continue to enjoy that beauty in the future.
As a recognized terrain-managing nature association, Limburgs Landschap vzw receives annual subsidies for the purchase and management of more nature in Limburg. Unfortunately, these subsidies do not cover all costs.
Would you like to become a member, support them financially, or volunteer? You can do so by making a contribution to the account number IBAN – BE 28 4564 0220 0120 BIC – KREDBEBB. The membership fee is 20 euros per year. Or become a volunteer in one of the nature areas of Limburgs Landschap vzw.
National Orchard Foundation
The National Orchard Foundation (NBS) is an association for pomology and orchard, fruit garden, and landscape management. It is important to them to preserve the genetic heritage of the tall-stemmed orchard, which they have been dedicated to for more than 35 years with over 3500 fruit varieties in our collection. With this primary goal in mind, they work closely with various Regional Landscapes for planting and maintaining orchards throughout Flanders.
They also organize many activities. These include fixed highlights such as the CHERRY®, the National Fruit Exhibition, and Europom®. However, you can also contact them for lessons, orchard hikes, workshops, demonstrations, …
Natuurmonumenten
Natuurmonumenten is committed to a richer natural environment in the Netherlands. The association protects and manages nature reserves, valuable landscapes, and cultural heritage. It also advocates for new nature.
On the border with Flanders, the natural jewels Meers, Koningssteen, and Molenplas are part of the wild river nature in the Maasvallei. The Hompesche Molen and the former castle domain Walburg form the cultural heritage for which Natuurmonumenten takes care.
Additionally, the organization proudly manages vast marshes, woodlands, and continental dunes in areas such as Wijffelterbroek/Kettingdijk, Laurabossen, and Tungelerwallen in KempenBroek.
Want to know more? Visit www.nm.nl/maasvallei or www.nm.nl/kempenbroek
Natuurpunt vzw
Natuurpunt, everywhere in Flanders
You can find Natuurpunt all over Flanders. There is also a nature reserve near you. In total, we manage more than 28,000 hectares of Flemish nature in 500 different nature reserves.
With 180 local branches, Natuurpunt is literally active in every Flemish municipality. Local branches take care of the nature reserves in your area and organize all kinds of activities there. Join in and get to know the nature lovers in your area.
Natuurpunt thrives thanks to the dedication of thousands of volunteers. They form the foundation of Natuurpunt. Every day they work for more and better nature: managing nature reserves, keeping Natuurpunt branches running, guiding hikes, organizing activities… Thanks to their enthusiasm, nature is gaining a new future in Flanders.
Orchis vzw
Orchis vzw was founded in 1976 and relies on the selfless efforts of numerous volunteers.
As a recognized regional nature and environmental association, Orchis is committed daily to protecting and improving nature and the living environment and undertakes many initiatives in the areas of nature conservation, education, and spatial planning.
The association's field of work covers about 10 municipalities with the focus of activities in South Limburg and the Maasland. Orchis manages nature reserves in various Limburg municipalities and is responsible for their proper management.
State Forestry Service
The State Forestry Service manages the green heritage of the Netherlands; 273,000 ha of nature that we protect, that you can experience, and that we sustainably utilize together with and for others.
Throughout the Netherlands, the State Forestry Service collaborates with municipalities and social organizations. Together with entrepreneurs in various sectors, we develop sustainable initiatives in the areas of protection, experience, and utilization.
Werkgroep Isis
Werkgroep Isis vzw organizes nature experiences for pupils of kindergarten, primary, and secondary education and for families in North Limburg.
As a center of expertise for interactive nature education, Werkgroep Isis vzw focuses on fostering understanding of nature and sustainable development. The activities take place close to the school or home environment. Children discover various biotopes and get hands-on experience by participating in small conservation tasks.
Through experiential learning and educational activities, a sense of wonder for nature is sparked, contributing to respect for biodiversity and sustainability. In this way, Werkgroep Isis vzw aims to contribute to a world where our "adults of the future" are more consciously committed to building a more sustainable life, with respect for nature.