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Duurzaam En geïntegreerd bodembeheer om MilieuEffecten TE Reduceren (Sustainable and integrated soil management to reduce environmental effects) (DEMETER)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Mar 30, 2016,

Background Agricultural land management in Flanders (Belgium) and the Netherlands is characterised by a use of surplus nutrients. There is strong evidence that soil degradation is intensifying and spreading in the region, including through the loss of soil organic matter. The loss of this matter affects the soil's ability to retain water, its aeration and ...
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Restoring Mineral Sites for Biodiversity. People and the Economy across North West Europe (RESTORE)

Start date: May 10, 2011, End date: Sep 29, 2015,

The aim of RESTORE is to address the challenge of environmental degradation across NWE by developing a framework for the restoration of minerals sites (quarries). to provide benefits for biodiversity. habitats and local people. This will increase the sustainability of NWE by reversing biodiversity declines. protecting and buffering designated sites. enhancing landscapes. providing Green Infrastruc ...
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Green Infrastructure For Tomorrow - Together! (GIFT-T)

Start date: Mar 31, 2010, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

...ic roadmap can be used in other areas. The results from the case studies are to illustrate and inspire others.The 5 case studies are: South HollandThe Campine in AntwerpVlaamse Rand near BrusselsHoo PenisulaThe Mersey Forest
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Rural Alliances

Start date: Mar 31, 2010, End date: Jul 30, 2015,

RURAL ALLIANCES aims to address urgent challenges caused by rapid demographic change in rural areas by putting into practice a completely new alliance building concept. Enterprise-Community Alliances will be formed to build self-supporting. inclusive. confident rural communities. strengthening NWEs rural competitive & cohesive position & countering negative effects of demographic change Progres ...
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VALUEADDED (VALUE+)

Start date: Jun 30, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

Cities throughout North West Europe (NWE) welcome the challenge to increase public involvement in decision-making and planning. However. the major problems facing Europe cannot be addressed using entirely local approaches. This also requires strategic. coordinated responses. VALUE+ will demonstrate how cities can best integrate bottom-up and top-down approaches. It will show how we can both deepen ...
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Carbon reduction in protected nature and landscape areas (Carelands)

Start date: Nov 30, 2013, End date: Aug 30, 2014,

This cluster will work on carbon reduction and the use of renewable energies in protected nature and landscape areas. The partnership will also identify businesses who want to be engaged in carbon reduction.
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Balancing nature and recreation in peri-urban and rural areas (BALANCE)

Start date: May 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

The BALANCE project aims to develop and to evaluate new methods and practices enhancing the availability and quality of green areas in peri-urban areas in order to provide a safe and healthy living environment. It will involve the local communities during the different project phases. Respecting the balance between nature, development and recreation is of major importance to make the 2 Seas area a ...
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Valuing Attractive Landscapes in the Urban Economy (VALUE)

Start date: Jun 30, 2008, End date: Sep 29, 2012,

AIM: To demonstrate the economic value of green infrastructure at the city/region scale and to show how to target green investments to maximise competitive benefits to communities throughout NWE. Green infrastructure* is a valuable part of our urban economy. However. as urbanisation increases throughout NWE. public and private greenspaces are being lost to housing and commercial developments. A ...
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