Research in Nationaal Park Nieuw Land
On the spot where less than a hundred years ago the waves of the Zuiderzee had free play, a new and unique nature reserve is being created: National Park Nieuw Land. Although the name suggests otherwise, three-quarters of the park consists of water and is formed by a large part of the Markermeer, the Oostvaardersplassen, the Lepelaarplassen and the newly created Marker Wadden. Each of these are natural areas created by human hands, providing space for new ecosystems on an unprecedented scale. National Park Nieuw Land is a unique area that gives researchers the opportunity to learn more about the development of man-made nature How does nature respond to changing conditions? What can we learn from this for the development and restoration of other natural areas? These and other questions will be answered by six researchers working here every day.
Nature researchers talk about the unique ecological dynamics of our youngest national park
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TRANSMITTERS REVEAL HOW birds behave
TRANSMITTERS REVEAL HOW birds behave
Jan and Camilla study not one, but several areas within the National Park.
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FROM ‘DEAD LAKE’ TO BREEDING GROUND
FROM ‘DEAD LAKE’ TO BREEDING GROUND
Ecologist Joep de Leeuw investigates the nature restoration effect of Marker Wadden.
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NEW SCIENCE IN THE WETLANDS
NEW SCIENCE IN THE WETLANDS
Water ecologist Mennobart van Eerden has been doing pioneering research in the IJsselmeer region for over 50 years.
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POPULATION RESEARCH OF SONGBIRDS
POPULATION RESEARCH OF SONGBIRDS
Bird researcher Ton Eggenhuizen examines the bird populations of our national parks.
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WHO EATS WHOM IN OOSTVAARDERSPLASSEN?
WHO EATS WHOM IN OOSTVAARDERSPLASSEN?
Kerstin examines the effects of reclamation on the food web.
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FLYING COLONISTS: INSECTS ON MARKER WADDEN
FLYING COLONISTS: INSECTS ON MARKER WADDEN
Insect researcher Arjan van der Veen studies which species stay and leave.