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Tiesinga Rewilding – Grassland and Woodland Restoration Hub in Eastern Netherlands

Trust T1

Climate Zones: Temperate maritime.
Regenerative Focus: Rewilding, native planting, ecosystem restoration.

About this land node

Tiesinga Rewilding restores grasslands and woodlands through rewilding and community participation, enhancing biodiversity and ecological connectivity across the IJssel River valley.

Overview

Project Vision: Restore ecosystems and foster community engagement.
Project Purpose: Promote rewilding and biodiversity restoration in the Eastern Netherlands through community-led conservation, native planting, and educational ecotourism.
Project Title: Tiesinga Rewilding
Political Location: Gelderland Province, Netherlands

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context: Adjacent to Veluwe NP, linking biodiversity corridors.
Ecological corridors: Links Veluwe to Hoge Veluwe.
Natural boundaries: Bordered by the IJssel River and surrounding riverine grasslands.
Ecosystem unity: Temperate maritime landscape combining heather, grasslands, and riparian forests to support birds, pollinators, and herbivores.

Climate & water

Climate Zones: Temperate maritime.
Rainfall patterns: Rainfall year-round (~80 mm/month); mild winters.
Average Rainfall: 800–1,000 mm/year
Temperature Extremes: 5°C to 20°C
Average Temperature: 12°C average
Watershed: IJssel River watershed draining into the North Sea.
Nearby water bodies: ≈5 km to IJssel River; ≈20 km to Rhine River

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope: 0–100 m; flat to gently rolling.
Landforms: Flat grasslands and small hills.
Soil Types: Sandy soils of low fertility, enhanced with native plantings and compost.
Soil health: Low organic matter, improving with rewilding and composting.
Erosion risk: Low erosion risk, mitigated by native vegetation cover.
Renewable resource potential: Solar energy, biomass, water harvesting.

People & history

Land Acknowledgements: Honours Batavi cultural heritage and land stewardship.
Recent land history: Historic intensive farming now replaced by community-led restoration.

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus: Rewilding, native planting, ecosystem restoration.
Regenerative Methodologies: Native seeding, controlled grazing, wetland creation.
Environmental objectives: Enhance biodiversity, enrich soils, reconnect habitats.
Community objectives: Provide education, cultural engagement, and recreation.
Community engagement: Workshops, eco‑tours, community training.
Economic Model: Donations, eco‑tourism, carbon credits.

Impact

Expressed Impact: Rewilded 40 ha, boosted biodiversity by 15%, engaged 300+ locals.
Key impact metrics: Ha rewilded, biodiversity increase, community engagement.

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres: ≈30 km from Arnhem.
Website: https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/tiesinga-rewilding-the-netherlands/
Social media: https://www.instagram.com/ecorestorationcommunities