Etiket: nature and environment
Great drought and yet water always comes out of the tap, that’s how it is
No rain, high temperatures, water boards that warn of low water levels. We are all very busy with the drought. That scares us a little. Because, what if there will…
Drought is an increasing problem: ‘Measures have never been taken so early’
The persistent drought is becoming an increasing problem in nature in Brabant. The water level is way too low for the time of year. And it doesn’t look like it’s…
Emergency investigation into a bitten cow: ‘A wolf has never done it’
The province of North Brabant is urgently investigating whether it was a wolf that killed an adult cow earlier this week. The animal was found on Monday in a meadow…
Wanted: harbor master(s) for this marina on the Maas
Jozef and Crista Klerx have been doing it for years, but are now looking for reinforcements together with the water sports association ‘De Bergsche Maas’. “We are looking for a…
No high water, but flood defenses closed in the city wall of Woudrichem
Two flood defenses were built in the city wall of the fortified town of Woudrichem on Tuesday. And that while there is no question of high water at all. The…
Drought: first surface water abstraction ban of this year imposed
The Brabantse Delta water board in West Brabant imposed the first abstraction bans for surface water of this year on Tuesday. With such an abstraction ban, no more water may…
Concerns about ongoing drought: ‘Less harvest, higher food prices’
Hardly a drop of rain has fallen in the past period. This puts the horticulturists in our province in trouble. A good shower would be welcome to allow the crops…
Who makes such a gnome twilight lamp? Frans Kapteijns answers
Forest ranger Frans Kapteijns shares his knowledge of nature on the radio every week. Listeners can submit questions via [email protected] This time he pays attention to witches’ brooms, a gnome…
Many farmers in great uncertainty: ‘Government has failed spectacularly’
Three thousand Dutch farmers are in uncertainty. While they can’t do anything about it themselves, their permits have been out of order for almost three years. “As governments, we should…
Cuddly ball or a dirty white pimple? Forest ranger Frans answers
Forest ranger Frans Kapteijns shares his knowledge of nature on the radio every week. Listeners can submit questions via [email protected] This time, in Dustmail, he pays attention to a peat…