Nature and Landscape Management Subsidy Scheme

The nature and landscape management subsidy scheme (Subsidiestelsel Natuur en Landschap, SNL) provides financial support to owners and managers of nature areas, agricultural landscapes, and landscape elements such as hedgerows, ponds, and tree lines. The scheme helps cover the costs of maintaining biodiversity and landscape quality.

Provinces administer the subsidy based on a nationally coordinated framework. You apply through the province where your land is located. Subsidy contracts typically run for six years and require you to manage the land according to an approved management plan. The scheme is open to private landowners, nature organizations, and agricultural businesses.

Requirements

  • Manager: You must be a manager of nature areas or landscape elements
  • Area: The nature areas must be located within the province
  • Management plan: You must have an approved management plan
  • Purpose: The management must contribute to conservation of natural values

Procedure

  • Application: Submit a subsidy application to the municipality according to the subsidy regulation
  • Management plan: Include a management plan describing your management activities
  • Assessment: The application is assessed for natural values and management objectives
  • Grant: Upon approval you will receive subsidy for management costs