Tag: Rhenen
Returning floodplains near Elst to nature: ‘Unique area with rare flora and fauna’
The assignment was to give the Elster Buitenwaarden back to nature. “This used to be agricultural land,” says Martin. “Now it is nature again, with water, nature-friendly banks and grassland…
A boost for Ouwehands Zoo: hornbills are allowed to stay for a while
The two red hornbills came to Rhenen about 15 years ago through the owner of the zoo, Marcel Boekhoorn. The birds, which only occur in the wild in the Philippines,…
Marktplaats arrangement for iPhone turned into violent robbery, suspects point at each other
According to the suspects, they could not have known that the seller would resist, but the public prosecutor thought that was nonsense. “It is a well-known fact if you decide…
Is this Rotterdam bridge the solution for Rhenen, or is it a bridge too far?
You read that correctly: Geertje Wiesenekker, group leader of Rhenens Belang, wants to bring a bridge from Rotterdam to Rhenen. This concerns the temporary Suurhoff Bridge, which has been in…
Ouwehands has a scoop with the arrival of koalas
The koala is an endangered species in Australia due to the many forest fires, dehydration and floods. The zoo participates in a European breeding program to preserve the animal species.…
Rhenen wants a natural cemetery, but the province must then compensate for nature elsewhere
Even if the estate ultimately complies with all the rules of the province, they still have to deal with additional requirements. Brana, the trade organization for natural cemeteries, sets strict…
Ruddy hornbill case: minister may confiscate exotic animals at Ouwehands Zoo
Ouwehands Zoo previously indicated that it absolutely disagreed with this. The animals were donated in 2009, when they had a closed leg ring. Such a ring is mandatory for endangered…
Ouwehands appeals against hornbill ruling: ‘This is really unacceptable’
A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and Ouwehands Zoo sat opposite each other in court. According to the ministry, supervisors from the Dutch Food…
Rufous hornbills: minister may confiscate exotic animals at Ouwehands Zoo
Ouwehands Zoo previously indicated that it absolutely disagreed with this. The animals were donated in 2009, when they had a closed leg ring. Such a ring is mandatory for endangered…
112 news: injured in Rhenen accident, pursuit of underage scooter rider, house check for gas leak
Last night, officers from the Soest and Zeist police arrested occupants who may have been involved in car squatting. The car was stopped together with the Royal Military Police after…