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<\/div>Species protection<\/h3>
We consider protecting species essential for safeguarding our living environment.<\/p><\/div>
Species protection<\/p>
Animal and plant species are a key part of our planet\u2019s biodiversity. Some species are \u201cflagship species\u201d. Other species can profit from their protection. Species can play a crucial role in the balance of a natural system: if these species disappear, that system may collapse.<\/p>Read more<\/span><\/div><\/a>![](\"https:\/\/www.vantienhovenfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Atlantic_mountain_forest_Serra_dos_Orgaos_Brasil_CC_BY_Olaf_Banki_copy_9cd99c8fbc.png\"\/)
<\/div>Ecosystem protection<\/h3>
We regard ecosystems as crucial in enabling life on earth to thrive.<\/p><\/div>
Ecosystem protection<\/p>
Key ecosystems, such as forests, coral reefs or wetlands, provide the living conditions for groups of species. These systems are under pressure, threatened and may require protection to prevent them from disappearing or deteriorating in a for living organisms less functional state.<\/p>Read more<\/span><\/div><\/a>![](\"https:\/\/www.vantienhovenfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/unnamed_36fe5c5cb2-scaled.jpeg\"\/)
<\/div>Community managed nature protection<\/h3>
We view direct community-led action vital for sustainable change.<\/p><\/div>
Community managed nature protection<\/p>
Involving communities in conserving biodiversity is essential if we want to succeed in safeguarding our environment. Only when communities see the benefit of stable species populations and ecosystems, we may achieve a world where humans live in harmony with nature, without threatening species, ecosystems, or local livelihoods.<\/p>Read more<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n![](\"https:\/\/www.vantienhovenfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/deer_3759a842c7.jpeg\"\/)
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The Van Tienhoven Foundation (co-)sponsors projects with a maximum of \u20ac 10,000 through an annual call for proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDonate<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We are a Board geared towards supporting small grants for projects on species, ecosystem, and community managed nature protection. We manage a fund originating from the bequest of Pieter Gerbrand van Tienhoven. Membership of the Board is on a personal title and is unremunerated. Board members agree to act according to the vision of a sustainable world, where ecology, economy and social inclusion are (brought) in balance with each other. The Board is supported by an Assistant to the Board. We do not have an office and can therefore keep our overhead costs to a bare minimum. As Board, we strive to comply all our activities to the mission of the Van Tienhoven Foundation. This means all our financial investments should align with a vision to reach a sustainable world. We have entrusted our investments to the Triodos Bank and Van Lanschot in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Board consist of the following members:<\/p>\n\n\n\nName<\/th> Function<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Ms. Esther Blom<\/td> Chair of the board<\/td><\/tr> Mr. Roelof Koch<\/td> Treasurer<\/td><\/tr> Mr. Christiaan van der Hoeven<\/td> Biodiversity specialist<\/td><\/tr> Ms. Iris van der Meer<\/td> Project Management<\/td><\/tr> Ms. Ellen Hendrix<\/td> Secretary<\/td><\/tr> Mr. Mick Netiv<\/td> IT Manager<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe can be reached by email at applications@vantienhovenfoundation.com<\/a> (Ms. Anne Maatman; assistant to the board).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>Species protection<\/h3>
We consider protecting species essential for safeguarding our living environment.<\/p><\/div>
Species protection<\/p>
Animal and plant species are a key part of our planet\u2019s biodiversity. Some species are \u201cflagship species\u201d. Other species can profit from their protection. Species can play a crucial role in the balance of a natural system: if these species disappear, that system may collapse.<\/p>Read more<\/span><\/div><\/a> We regard ecosystems as crucial in enabling life on earth to thrive.<\/p><\/div> Ecosystem protection<\/p> Key ecosystems, such as forests, coral reefs or wetlands, provide the living conditions for groups of species. These systems are under pressure, threatened and may require protection to prevent them from disappearing or deteriorating in a for living organisms less functional state.<\/p>Read more<\/span><\/div><\/a> We view direct community-led action vital for sustainable change.<\/p><\/div> Community managed nature protection<\/p> Involving communities in conserving biodiversity is essential if we want to succeed in safeguarding our environment. Only when communities see the benefit of stable species populations and ecosystems, we may achieve a world where humans live in harmony with nature, without threatening species, ecosystems, or local livelihoods.<\/p>Read more<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n The Van Tienhoven Foundation (co-)sponsors projects with a maximum of \u20ac 10,000 through an annual call for proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Donate<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n We are a Board geared towards supporting small grants for projects on species, ecosystem, and community managed nature protection. We manage a fund originating from the bequest of Pieter Gerbrand van Tienhoven. Membership of the Board is on a personal title and is unremunerated. Board members agree to act according to the vision of a sustainable world, where ecology, economy and social inclusion are (brought) in balance with each other. The Board is supported by an Assistant to the Board. We do not have an office and can therefore keep our overhead costs to a bare minimum. As Board, we strive to comply all our activities to the mission of the Van Tienhoven Foundation. This means all our financial investments should align with a vision to reach a sustainable world. We have entrusted our investments to the Triodos Bank and Van Lanschot in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Board consist of the following members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can be reached by email at applications@vantienhovenfoundation.com<\/a> (Ms. Anne Maatman; assistant to the board).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>Ecosystem protection<\/h3>
<\/div>Community managed nature protection<\/h3>
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The Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th> Function<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Ms. Esther Blom<\/td> Chair of the board<\/td><\/tr> Mr. Roelof Koch<\/td> Treasurer<\/td><\/tr> Mr. Christiaan van der Hoeven<\/td> Biodiversity specialist<\/td><\/tr> Ms. Iris van der Meer<\/td> Project Management<\/td><\/tr> Ms. Ellen Hendrix<\/td> Secretary<\/td><\/tr> Mr. Mick Netiv<\/td> IT Manager<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n