Copyright (c) 2026, GreenInside https://www.greeninside.eu nl Het laatste nieuws van greeninside.eu willemijn@nwst.nl 2026-08-04 16:18:29 +0200 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54934/drought-costs-cities-more-than-just-withered-greenery Damage caused by drought to trees, green spaces and public areas is visible, but many of the costs remain hidden. New figures on foundation damage show that the consequences of prolonged drought extend far beyond urban greenery alone. 29 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54933/new-standards-manuals-published-for-municipal-green-and-nature-management The new editions of the Municipal Green Standards Manual and the Nature, Forest and Landscape Standards Manual have been published. In addition to updated time and cost standards for green management, users can now adjust cost standards to reflect current fuel prices. 29 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54932/a-digital-twin-only-becomes-valuable-when-it-changes-policy In Alkmaar, the digital twin has evolved into a tool that enables departments to work together on policy issues. Everyone works from the same information. As a result, not only the speed of working has changed, but also the way decisions are made. 29 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54931/climate-adaptive-inspiration-garden-opens-in-maarssen A climate-adaptive inspiration garden has opened in Maarssen. Practical examples are designed to help residents make their gardens and streets more resilient to extreme weather. The Province of Utrecht contributed €21,500 towards the construction of the garden. 29 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54893/henselmans-hoveniers-expands-machinery-fleet-for-larger-green-maintenance-projects Henselmans Hoveniersbedrijf has expanded its machinery fleet with a Harsma ONE equipped with a 130-centimetre-wide mulching deck from Becx Machines. The new machine is intended to increase capacity for work on larger green projects. 21 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54892/european-nature-restoration-rules-require-municipalities-to-change-how-they-work The European Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) is raising many questions among municipalities. According to Sweco, the biggest change lies in how municipalities approach green infrastructure. 'It will no longer be optional.' 21 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54891/circularity-starts-with-design-not-with-waste When people think about circularity, they often think of recycling: separating waste, reusing materials and recovering raw materials. According to Esther Wierda-Kruiper, sustainability and circularity manager at Donker Groep, that is only part of the story. 21 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54876/uv-c-led-lighting-a-practical-technology-for-controlling-diseases-in-sports-turf Chemical treatments are gradually being phased out, whilst performance requirements remain high. This presents an opportunity for UV-C LED lighting, as a technique that is complementary to what groundkeepers already are doing: mowing. 20 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54855/gkb-expands-international-sales-team-to-support-growth GKB Machines has strengthened its global commercial organisation with the appointment of two experienced industry professionals, as the Dutch manufacturer continues a period of sustained growth. 16 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54819/european-greenkeeping-summit-2027 The first European Greenkeeping Summit (EGS) will take place on 2 February 2027 at the Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht. 15 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54818/toro-expands-autonomous-mowing-range-with-compact-turfpro-200 Good news for greenkeepers looking for a compact autonomous mower. With the introduction of the Toro TurfPro 200, Toro has added a new machine to its range of autonomous mowers for golf courses and sports fields. 15 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54816/drought-costs-cities-money-but-no-one-knows-how-much How much damage does drought cause in a city? There is surprisingly little information available. While municipalities invest in climate adaptation, a clear picture of the economic and social consequences of drought is still lacking. 14 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54815/schellevis-adds-studio-waes-circular-design-collection-to-its-portfolio A circular design collection by Studio Wae will now be produced and distributed by Schellevis. The collection consists of approximately 76 percent recycled raw materials sourced from old paving and demolition waste. 14 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54814/swepac-introduces-first-66-kn-battery-powered-plate-compactor-in-the-netherlands Swepac is introducing the FB500B as the first 66 kN battery-powered plate compactor on the Dutch market. The machine is designed for heavy-duty soil compaction and offers an emission-free alternative to conventional diesel-powered plate compactors. 14 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54813/dabekausen-to-distribute-major-hedge-trimmers-in-benelux-and-germany Dabekausen will distribute Major Equipment hedge trimmers in the Benelux and Germany. The company will also provide distribution, service and support for Major machines in this region. 14 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54778/new-training-centre-for-dutch-national-hockey-teams-completed The Dutch national hockey teams now have a dedicated training centre in Amstelveen. CSC Sport has recently completed the construction of two new water-based hockey pitches on the site of a former football complex adjacent to the stadium. 8 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54777/hydraulic-oil-kills-the-grass-not-the-heat When a hydraulic hose bursts on a putting green, the first reaction is often to flood the area with water. Or use dish soap. According to GCSAA researcher William Berndt, these common responses can actually make the damage worse. 8 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54767/10-million-for-heat-resilient-cities Cities are looking for ways to better cope with rising temperatures. A European consortium led by Wageningen University & Research has been awarded €10 million in funding. The euroasis project will test 24 solutions in four cities. 7 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54766/hidden-urban-nature-calls-for-a-different-approach-to-green-space-management Municipalities working towards climate-resilient cities should not only focus on trees, plants and parks. Invisible life - including fungi, bacteria, mosses and soil organisms - plays a key role in the healthy development of urban green spaces. 7 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54694/wallaard-groen-obtains-kleurkeur-blue-certification-for-ecological-management-of-watercourses Wallaard Groen has obtained the Kleurkeur Blue certificate. This means the company meets the national standard for ecological management of watercourses. There are currently twelve green companies in the Netherlands with this certification. 1 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54693/green-and-infrastructure-we-need-to-stop-designing-from-separate-worlds Green or grey? According to GreenMax, that debate is outdated. Yet roads, cables, parking areas, trees and biodiversity are still often designed separately. And that is exactly where problems arise... 1 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54691/new-collective-labour-agreement-for-municipal-employees-in-preparation-while-municipalities-continue-to-struggle-to-find-skilled-workers Negotiations for a new collective labour agreement for municipal employees start on 7 December. For many municipal departments responsible for green space management and public space maintenance, the outcome may have significant consequences. 1 juli 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54862/save-the-date-02-02-2027-european-greenkeeping-summit-brings-industry-leaders-to-maastricht The Dutch Greenkeepers Association (NGA) and the Belgian Greenkeepers Association Belgium (GAB) are jointly organizing the first European Greenkeeping Summit (EGS) on February 2, 2027. 27 juni 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54878/clean-green-and-fungus-free-uvc-lighting-as-a-game-changer-for-sports-fields Sports fields are vulnerable to fungal diseases. UVC lighting offers an innovative, environmentally friendly and efficient solution for controlling fungi and maintaining healthy playing surfaces. 26 juni 2026 https://www.greeninside.eu/article/54605/new-advice-on-invasive-species-comes-as-wildlife-damage-exceeds-92-million The Dutch Council on Animal Affairs (RDA) is calling for a different approach to invasive alien species. According to the council, the Netherlands should focus much more strongly on prevention and early detection of non-native animal species. 24 juni 2026