Voss, M.J. (2021) Restoring more than nature? Reflecting upon storytelling regarding peat bog restoration in the south-east of Drenthe. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
The Bargerveen is a rare and important peat bog in the south-east of Drenthe. Peat bog restoration can help prevent the negative externalities that peat bog degradation has. Externalities include loss of rare species and habitats, soil subsidence and CO2 emissions. There currently is a knowledge gap regarding peat bog restoration policies in the Netherlands. An improved understanding of the restoration process can lead to an improved understanding of how peat bog policies should be approached. This paper explores the relationship between peat bog restoration and recreational usage, identifying how these work together to allow nature conservation and restoration. This is explored in the form of a literature review and interviews with the three main stakeholders. The research started out focussing on storytelling during the restoration process. However, the data collected did not allow for a conclusion regarding storytelling. But, other conclusions can be drawn from the data. The main finding is that recreational usage is the result of changes with regard to the organisation of the stakeholders. The de-integration of Staatsbosbeheer and the foundation of the ‘Internationaler Naturpark Moor-Veenland’ allowed for restoration projects to be undertaken while the Naturpark was able to secure multiple grants. However, there was a degree of expectation of return. It must be noted that restoration projects can be completed, at a certain moment the goals have been achieved or no more measures can be taken. This is not the same for recreational projects, goals can be achieved but then a logical consequence is the implementation of more recreational projects. The expectation is thus that the ratio between recreational and restoration projects will shift towards recreational projects.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Lamker, C.W. |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jul 2021 13:26 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jul 2021 13:26 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3566 |
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