The Landscape Vision
(Co)Designing with the Farmer
The second phase involved co-designing a future landscape plan with the landowner of this area. How will climate change affect this agricultural region and its plants and animals? What actions can we plan for the short and long term?
The Biodiversity Vision
From a landscape perspective, the future vision outlines the development plan for the Delftse Hout and Biesland Polder area over the next five years. Surrounded by Delft, Pijnacker, and Nootdorp, this core green space holds significant ecological, recreational, and economic value for the neighboring urban regions.
The principles of the vision prioritize ecological function, sustainable development, and minimal human interference. After studying the area’s hydrology, soil, agriculture, plants, and animals, the team predicted potential climate change challenges the region might face and developed six strategies to address them. While each strategy focuses on different aspects, they target three main concerns: biodiversity, carbon storage, spatial quality, and multifunctionality. The master plan shows how these strategies will be implemented.
After studying the area’s hydrology, soil, agriculture, flora, and fauna, the team predicted potential climate change challenges the region might face and developed six strategies to address them.
The Peat Vision
This vision outlines a comprehensive strategy for transforming agricultural practices and enhancing environmental sustainability in Delftse Hout and Stiltegoed through three main approaches: improving soil health, boosting biodiversity, and generating economic benefits. Agricultural diversification includes strip cropping and paludiculture, which help mitigate climate change effects such as rising water levels and droughts, while reducing greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane. This approach also supports water purification, prevents soil degradation, and safeguards diverse plant and animal species. Growing high-value crops like reeds and medicinal plants provides economic opportunities. Agroforestry and animal grazing enhance recreational activities, attracting visitors to picnic amid the meadow landscapes. Expanding children’s facilities offers additional recreational options.
