Rana — Make restoration last. Restore. Measure. Activate. Rana develops a practical approach for lasting nature restoration
Rana develops a practical approach for lasting nature restoration
Creates ecological value by integrating landscape elements into working farmland, including hedgerows, tree lines and ponds.
Verifies ecological value through long-term ecological monitoring and science-based indicators.
Activates verified ecological value through Nature Equity Units (NEUs) to help fund future nature restoration.
Projects
Aalten
hectares
km landscape elements
years of commitment
Timeline
In Aalten, Rana is developing its first large-scale restoration pilot in collaboration with local farmers and the Dutch Cultural Landscape Association (VNC). Across approximately 240 hectares surrounding the Aaltense Goor nature reserve, the project focuses on restoring historic hedgerow landscapes (“houtwallen”) to strengthen biodiversity and ecological connectivity between nature areas and surrounding farmland.
The pilot combines ecological restoration with long-term biodiversity monitoring and serves as the first practical validation of Rana’s approach.
Why Nature needs Rana.
Nature restoration struggles to scale because it is still largely organised project by project. Funding, execution and reporting are rebuilt from scratch for every initiative. As a result, restoration remains fragmented and difficult to sustain over time.
Rana develops a practical approach for lasting nature restoration by combining ecological restoration with long-term biodiversity monitoring. By measuring ecological value in a consistent way, Rana explores how restoration projects can become easier to repeat and continue over time.
“Rana has already built a strong network with ecologists from NIOO-KNAW, HAS, AERES, Radboud University and WUR, and experienced practitioners like the VNC. With this founder, Rana can achieve great success in biodiversity restoration.”
Louise Vet
Chair Deltaplan Biodiversity Recovery
Restore & Measure
Rana Foundation
The Rana Foundation focuses on ecological restoration, biodiversity monitoring and the long-term integrity of restoration projects.
Members
Louise VetMaurits GroenBarthold Hooft GraaflandThe Rana Foundation is a shareholder of the Rana Company, helping to keep long-term project development aligned with Rana’s ecological mission.
Activate
Rana Company
The Rana Company develops the operational and financial structures needed to help restoration projects continue over time.
Team
Barthold Hooft GraaflandFemke KautzDaniel AshmanHuig van der Waal