Sustainable use of sand in nature-based solutions
The SUSANA project aims to develop a long-term strategy for the sustainable use of marine sand in so-called NBSs or nature-based solutions
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Nature inspired Designing (NID) with the tube building sand mason worm, Lanice conchilega
To what extent can the so-called sand mason also be used effectively as a nature-based application (NID) for coastal defense? That is the research question in COASTBUSTERS-LANICE.
Aquaculture at sea
...e as a function of pharmaceutical and biotechnological processing, and mariculture as a function of nature restoration. Mariculture for food and feed In the past, a few attempts wer...
Agroforestry
...ngly important in Flemish agriculture. This includes activities such as farm tourism, landscape and nature management, home processing, and the sale of farm products. Agroforestry offers opportunit...
Water in agriculture
...ns often revolve around the agricultural sector when it is dry. This is because agriculture, like nature, is very vulnerable when there is not enough water. How can the agricultural sector do b...
Desealing
...orage by plants and the soil, and a loss of biodiversity. Desealing provides more space for nature and food production, less flooding, cooler cities, greater biodiversity, healthier air and...
Drought tolerant crops
...kly.Drought-resistant grass Less drought-resistant grass In nature, drought resistance in nature is often linked to lower productivity There are countless possibilities for a plant to a...
Nitrogen
...rmation of particulate matter and ozone. In addition, these substances have a fertilizing effect on nature, affecting nitrogen-sensitive habitats. Nitrogen pollution also contributes to climate cha...
Erosion
...'s control, such as relief and soil texture. In turn, the shape and size of the plots determine the nature and size of the inflow area. Together, these factors determine how much erosion can run of...
Soil: carbon sequestration
... and phosphorus leaching. Compost. This one is a mix of farmyard manure, green waste from nature management, and wood chips Red clover - grass Tillage In addition to a...
Water balance study Oudlandpolder for a climate-proof water andwater level management and long-term objectives for agriculture, and nature
...e same time takes into account the diverse land uses within the polder. After all, agricultural and nature-oriented land can often be found close to each other, each with their own water needs....
Coastbusters FINESSE: Financing and capturing value from ecosystem services: establishing a scientific basis towards a reliable cost-benefit analysis and revenue model for nature-based coastal management.
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
The overall aim of the project is to set up a financial framework that integrates eco-engineering perspectives linked to Nature-Based Solutions in a marine context with investor perspectives.
FABulous Farmers employ Functional Agrobiodiversity as a nature-based solution to reduce use of natural and material resources, delivering benefits for farmers, society and the environment in the NWE.
ILVO plants a forest and examines the agriculture-nature balance
Creating and implementing a nature management plan: a learning process Of the more than 200 ha of agricultural plots on which ILVO conducts scientific agricultural trials, 4.8 ha are in a SPA. The...
VISTools: better fisheries data for smarter and more sustainable management
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
ILVO seeks balance between agriculture and nature on pastures in the Gondebeek Valley
Overview of the planned interventions on the 5 plots of grassland Public review of draft nature management plan runs through mid-May Of the 240 hectares of East Flanders agricultural plots on whic...
Biodiversity in and on the sea floor
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
ILVO and RBINS-OD nature inventories of macro-and micro-plastics in the Belgian fishing areas and on the beaches
ILVO and RBINS-OD nature also want to investigate whether the waste can be linked to human activities such as tourism, industry or fishing. In addition, each type of waste will study whether the quant...
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Coastal protection
...ty and negative ecological impact. Therefore natural alternatives are being tested, which work with nature instead of against it.
Through ecological, biological and experimental research, ILVO searches for nature-inspired methods for coastal protection.
Systems thinking
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Agroecology
... on a list of principles about healthy processes and relationships between people, agriculture, and nature. More agroecology is obtained through context-dependent efforts to improve the entire syst...
Soil health
ILVO is committed to the circular use of organic residue streams from farms and nature reserves in function of soil quality.
Soil improvement with organic fertilizers
... Organic residues such as crop residues and grass clippings come from agriculture, horticulture and nature reserves. These can be used for soil improvement through various techniques and processes....
Authenticity of food products
Labels on food products tell you about the nature and origin of a product, the ingredients used and possibly even the processing methods. But is this information correct? Various laboratories in Europ...
Ruimte op zee
...at sea)Renewable energy production (wind farms)DredgingExtraction of sandShipping trafficProtected natureRecreation and tourism The Marine Spatial Plan 2020-2026 provides an overview of the various...
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Biodiversity and ecosystem services in relation to agriculture
...ged grasslands. Populations of animal and plant species tied to agricultural land - so-called "farm nature" - have declined sharply or disappeared due to the disappearance of these semi-natural ele...
Ecosystem-oriented marine modeling and management
Human impacts on the marine environment More than 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by marine waters. We benefit from this environment in several ways (e.g., food source, oil extraction, and ...
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Klimaatmitigatie en klimaatadaptatie
On-farm composting
Besides farm-generated residual flows, ILVO is investigating the added value of nature management residues on compost and soil quality.
PROBING ANTIBIOTIC RESIDUES AND RESISTANCE TRANSFER IN AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Cooperation Governance for Next-Level Maritime Spatial Planning in the North Sea
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Towards effective monitoring for protection of sharks and rays in the Belgian part of the North Sea
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Genetic tool for Ecosystem health Assessment in the North Sea region
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation
Ecosystem based management for sustainable fisheries and healthy marine ecosystems
Linked Sectors: Nature conservation