The New Wilderness
6,000 hectares of the Oostvaardersplassen in the Netherlands have transformed into a vibrant wetland, allowing nature to thrive without human intervention.
“Nature reborn 20 miles from Amsterdam”
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6,000 hectares of the Oostvaardersplassen in the Netherlands have transformed into a vibrant wetland, allowing nature to thrive without human intervention.
Synopsis
Oostvaardersplassen, a 6,000-hectare polder in the Netherlands, has transformed into a vibrant wetland over the past 40 years. The area has become a sanctuary for various species, including the white-tailed eagle, which returned after centuries. Filmmaker Mark Verkerk documents the ecosystem's development and the balance between human impact and natural processes. The film emphasizes the need to protect such habitats in one of Europe’s most densely populated regions, near Amsterdam.
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