Presented at the Irish National Rural Network conference on the 1st of December 2009

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2. Groningen The Netherlands Region “Zuidelijk Westerkwartier” in the province of Groningen

3. Three subjects1) The Dutch POP and LEADER2) Organisation of farmers3) Examples of LEADER Projects

4. How LEADER and LAG is organised in Groningen Steering committee West Provincial executive Provincial executive Weigthyadvice Weigthy advice LAG West DLG/PRA Subsidy advice Disposal Project

5. Boer en Natuur = Farmer and Nature Umbrella organisation of 53 ANV’s The Province of Groningen has 8 ANV’s with almost 1000 members

6. Rural Environmental Protection Scheme (REPS) (Programma Beheer) Financing based on expense allowance (compensation of the loss of income)

7. Zuidelijk Westerkwartier Area 2,03ha = 4,9acres

8. Hedgerows in the Westerkwartier

9. MEADOW BIRDS Black tailed godwit Lapwing

10. Mosaic management

11. BIRDS OF ARABLE LAND Yellow wagtail Lark

14. B&B