Staatsbosbeheer, founded in 1899, is a Dutch government organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves.
Staatsbosbeheer currently oversees over 250,000 hectares of land in the Netherlands. Financieel jaarverslag 2007 Usually this land is open to the public for recreational purposes, but restrictions often apply. Examples are the compulsory use of a leash when bringing a dog, or daytime access only.
The organization has been criticized for not taking sufficient care of its lands, Example: Schipper, Paul de (July 31, 2008). "Stank in natuurgebied de Worp". BN/DeStem. Retrieved July 31, 2008. and for interfering with political decisions, Example: "Kritiek CDA op Staatsbosbeheer". (April 14, 2008). BN/DeStem. Retrieved July 31, 2008. but news reports are generally positive Example: Winters, Bettine (July 31, 2008). "Natuurbeheer lijkt vruchten af te werpen". de Gelderlander. Retrieved July 31, 2008. or simply report public service announcements from the organization. Example: "Staatsbosbeheer let extra op botulisme". (July 29, 2008). de Gelderlander. Retrieved July 31, 2008. Example: "". (July 28, 2008). NOS. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
While the literal translation of the name would be 'State Forest Management', forests make up only 900 square kilometres of the total land under its supervision. The remaining land consists of various landscapes, such as dunes, polders and wetlands.
Chairpersons ChairpersonPeriod Hans Wiegel (born 1941) 1 January 1998 – 1 January 2008 () Elco Brinkman (born 1948) 1 January 2008 – 1 April 2010 () Inge Brakman (born 1961) 1 April 2010 – 1 January 2018 () Charlotte Insinger (born 1965) 1 January 2018 – present ()
Notable areas under supervision by Staatsbosbeheer Bargerveen Berkheide De Biesbosch Donkse Laagten Oostvaardersplassen Strubben-Kniphorstbos Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park Wierickerschans
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