Copyright (c) 2026, GreenInside https://www.greeninside.eu nl Het laatste nieuws van greeninside.eu hein@nwst.nl 2026-03-09 13:55:45 +0200 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53185/when-rivm-gets-involved-in-green-space-something-is-happening Green professionals are already familiar with the 3-30-300 rule, GIOS and tree standards. At the end of 2025, something was added. RIVM published rules of thumb for exercise, green space and social interaction in public areas. 3 maart 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53184/inclusion-on-environmental-list-makes-eweeding-roller-financially-more-attractive The eWeeding Roller by Wimmersson has been included on the Environmental List of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). As a result, the electric weed control machine qualifies for tax schemes such as the Environmental Investment Allowance and the Vamil scheme. 3 maart 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53193/ai-monitors-and-switches-off-the-lights The municipality of Vlaardingen started a pilot with FieldWatch, a fully GDPR-proof AI monitoring system. 2 maart 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53194/the-quality-of-a-green-starts-below-the-ground Many greens still operate under a reactive management model. Weather extremes reinforce this approach. According to Rowan van Garderen, co-owner of Statera Ecosolutions, and advisor Ron Ottenhof, it is time for a change of course. 26 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53192/imants-introduces-compact-recyclingdresser-1.3-for-smaller-tractors Imants has developed a new lightweight version of its well-known RecyclingDresser: the RecyclingDresser 1.3. This compact machine is specifically designed for use with lighter tractors. 26 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53138/stadion-am-zoo-in-wuppertal-receives-led-lighting Stadion am Zoo in Wuppertal will be equipped with new LED lighting by Sportverlichting BV and its German branch Sportbeleuchtung Deutschland GmbH. 25 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53137/new-versions-of-the-koro-recycling-dresser Campey Turf Care Systems has added new variants of the Koro Recycling Dresser to its range. 25 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53136/grass-is-essentially-a-solution-for-everything 'Grass is essentially a solution for everything,' says Thomas van Tetering, product manager at grass breeder DLF. Whether it concerns sports fields, golf courses or urban parks, grass plays a key role in the challenges of the future. 25 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53087/insect-friendly-mowing-with-the-major-cyclone-belt-rake-combination Around 60 invited guests attended a demonstration in early October 2025 of the Major Cyclone rotary mower with belt rake. Roelof Huizing Cultuurtechniek had this combination machine constructed by Landbouwmechanisatiebedrijf Broekema in Zweeloo. The development is closely linked to the revised code of conduct of the water authorities. 19 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53086/smarter-pruning-along-the-railway-ah-vrij-has-the-solution AH Vrij Groen, Grond en Infra developed a smart arm with a mulching deck for its robotic mower, specially designed for challenging railway zones where tractors cannot operate. A solution that saves time, reduces waste and makes the work safer. 19 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53084/tu-delft-and-naturalis-present-step-by-step-plan-for-nature-inclusive-design-of-gardens-and-outdoor-spaces TU Delft developed a step-by-step plan for Naturalis for nature-inclusive design of gardens and outdoor spaces. It strengthens biodiversity and creates a pleasant and functional living environment for people. The plan is now freely available. 19 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53074/ten-measures-make-transformer-substations-more-nature-inclusive Grid operators can make low-voltage substations more nature-inclusive more quickly and easily by applying ten measures. The selection is intended to support standardisation and faster decision-making, and to provide guidance for municipalities in area development. 18 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53070/with-the-right-approach-you-can-create-high-quality-turf-without-chemicals The call for more sustainable maintenance is growing louder, but daily practice remains challenging. In that context, Bion sees opportunities. 'We want to help greenkeepers make their maintenance more sustainable without compromising on quality,' says Arjen de Haan. 18 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53069/two-biostimulants-in-liquid-fertiliser-support-stronger-turf-and-improved-nitrogen-uptake When ICL launched the renewed Greenmaster Liquid Advanced line in early January, it was more than a standard product update. 18 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53073/new-stadium-paint-balances-whiteness-and-turf-health With Easy Stadium, Rofraline and supplier/development partner Lumiforte introduce a new line-marking paint for sports fields. The paint was developed specifically for stadium use, but is also attracting interest from top amateur clubs. 17 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53071/vision-2045-sector-calls-for-green-to-be-firmly-embedded-in-spatial-planning LTO Nederland and Royal Anthos have submitted a petition to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Housing and Spatial Planning. Green infrastructure is essential and must be included from the outset in construction and spatial development plans. 16 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/53059/groningen-takes-hay-fever-into-account-when-planting-trees-most-municipalities-do-not Groningen considers hay fever and pollen when planting trees. Many other municipalities do not do this structurally. This is shown by a national survey among municipalities and an analysis of tree policy by the television programme Radar. 16 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52968/lex-wijnbeek-hands-over-work-for-de-bonte-berm Lex Wijnbeek is stepping down from his work for De Bonte Berm, an ecological roadside verge concept used by municipalities and land managers. More than 70 projects have now been realised. 10 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52967/eweeding-roller-included-in-rvo-environmental-list RVO Netherlands has included the Wimmersson eWeeding Roller in the Environmental List. For municipalities, contractors and site managers, this means that investments in this machine qualify for tax incentives. 10 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52964/invasive-alien-species-on-the-rise-costs-run-into-the-millions The growth in the number of invasive alien species is accelerating. These species can cause damage to nature, infrastructure, and public space. Total costs are difficult to determine but are clearly increasing. 10 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52976/belgian-hockey-clubs-discover-the-benefits-of-an-air-dome More and more Belgian hockey clubs are opting for an air dome from RSI SPORTS so they can continue training and hosting matches during winter. For the second year in a row, the number of clubs using this inflatable sports hall is increasing. 9 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52977/futurist-at-national-outdoor-sports-congress-change-your-organisation-and-use-ai During the first National Outdoor Sports Congress of industry association BSNC, futurist and trendwatcher Richard van Hooijdonk took the audience on a dynamic journey into the near future. 5 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52868/planthunter-raf-lenaerts-receives-international-recognition-with-his-cercis-blue-lagoon During IPM Essen, Plantipp received an award for the Cercis griffithii 'Blue Lagoon' by Belgian planthunter Raf Lenaerts. Lenaerts talks about his long-distance travels in search of new species and how he discovered the distinctive blue-grey colour of the awarded Cercis. 4 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52858/7.2-million-for-training-in-the-green-sector-through-the-slim-scheme The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment is making €7.2 million available for training programmes in the green sector. The funding is intended to strengthen training in sectors facing staff shortages. 4 februari 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/52857/province-threatens-groningen-with-100000-fine-over-bat-flight-route The province of Groningen wants the municipality of Groningen to pay a fine of €100,000 because it is not complying with a nature exemption for bats near Europapark station. The municipality disagrees. The case is now before the Council of State. 4 februari 2026