What Bosnodig does

Bosnodig (legal entity Stichting Bosnodig) is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating a 4-hectare permaculture food forest and nature area in Voorst, Gelderland, Netherlands. Founded circa 2019–2021, the organization is transforming former grassland into a biodiverse, edible ecosystem combining food production, nature education, hospitality, and carbon sequestration. It serves individuals, families, schools and after-school care groups, businesses, and the local municipality of Voorst through a multi-program portfolio.

The food forest is built on an 8-layer design system (canopy, low trees, climbers, shrubs, herbs, ground covers, roots, fungi) using permaculture principles, no-dig vegetable gardening, apparent chaos planting, and mushroom cultivation on inoculated local wood. The site includes a 1,100 m² ecological vegetable garden, an education center (Boswijs/Bos Tribe using Flow Learning methodology), De Kas restaurant and meeting venue, overnight accommodations, and approximately 35 active volunteers supporting 9 paid staff.

Revenue is generated through a community-led, diversified model: tree and land-share purchases (€100 per tree, €10/m²), annual memberships (€25), CO2 removal credits sold via Onsets.org (€89 per 1,000 kg), guided tours and workshops (€24.75–€75), De Kas dining and meeting venue rentals (from €267/half-day), the Deep Dive into Nature year program (€1,450), memorial trees (€1,475), and premium Bosambassadeur partnerships starting at €5,000. The foundation holds ANBI status (RSIN 86 104 90) and has secured the 4-hectare site for 400 years via its articles of association.

Name

Bosnodig

Legal name

Stichting Bosnodig

Website

https://bosnodig.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bosnodig is a Dutch non-profit foundation running a 4-hectare permaculture food forest in Voorst, Netherlands, combining biodiversity, edible food production, nature education, hospitality, and carbon sequestration. It serves individuals, families, schools, businesses, and the local municipality via ambassador programs, workshops, dining, venue rentals, and CO2 credits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Permaculture Food Forest & Nature Education

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts (THAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Permaculture food forest
• Nature education programs
• Carbon offset credits
• Ecological vegetable gardening
• Community nature engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Voorst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ambassador Programs and Donations: Bosambassadeur (Forest Ambassador) programs where individuals or companies purchase trees (€100), land shares (€10 per m²), building blocks (€100), memorial trees (€1,475), CO2 removal credits (€89 per ton), or annual memberships (€25). Premium Bosambassador partnerships start at €5,000 for personalized collaborations supporting the 4-hectare site's development.
2. Restaurant and Culinary Experiences: De Kas restaurant serves botanical cuisine using products from the food forest, vegetable garden, and region. Offers dinners (€34.50 Bosdiner), cooking workshops (€50-75 per person), and premium 'Bosbader de luxe' overnight experiences (€250 for 2 persons).
3. Meeting and Event Venue Rental: De Kas serves as a meeting venue for businesses and organizations. Meeting packages from €267 per half-day session. Arrangement 1 (€35/person half-day, €51/person full-day) includes meeting room, coffee/tea, beamer, flip-over, whiteboard, sound system, parking. Additional lunch (€19.50/person) and activities (€24.75/person tour, €100/tree planting) available.
4. Nature Education Programs and Workshops: Educational programs for children and adults including Boswijs workshops (€17.50/person for Bosexpeditie), Bos Tribe (voluntary donation), school programs, and the 'Deep Dive into Nature' year program (€1,450 total) with 5 retreat days, 1-on-1 coaching, yoga, cold-water swimming, cacao ceremonies, and workshops.
5. Events and Entertainment: Ticket sales for events including film evenings (€7.50), theater performances (€20 adults, children free), tango workshops with Argentine dinner (€30), yin yoga and sound bath sessions (€17.50), and tours (€24.75 per person, minimum 4 participants).
6. Carbon Credits: Carbon credits sold in partnership with Onsets.org, allowing companies and individuals to take responsibility for CO2 emissions. €89 per 1,000 kg CO2 removal. Proceeds fund tree planting, flower seeding, and biodiversity enhancement on the 400-year secured site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bosnodig operates a 4-hectare permaculture food forest and nature area in Voorst, Netherlands, combining food production, nature education, and community experiences. It sells tree, ground, and memorial sponsorships; CO2 removal credits in partnership with Onsets.org; Boswijs children's nature education and the Deep Dive into Nature year program; cooking workshops, Bosdiner nature dinners, yin yoga and sound bath sessions; guided tours; the De Kas restaurant and meeting venue; annual memberships; and premium Bos Ambassador partnerships for corporate and individual supporters.

Product overview

Bosnodig is a social and educational nature organization in Voorst, Netherlands, operating a 4-hectare food forest and nature area. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of products and services organized around three pillars: (1) Core environmental offerings including tree planting, CO2 removal credits, and biodiverse ground sponsorship; (2) Experiences and hospitality including cooking workshops, nature dinners, yoga sessions, guided tours, meeting venue rentals, and the De Kas restaurant; and (3) Educational programs including Boswijs for children using Flow Learning methodology, the Deep Dive into Nature annual program, and downloadable educational modules. The organization also offers membership programs, premium ambassador partnerships, and various cultural events and performances. Bosnodig's offerings combine environmental conservation with social connection, nature education, and recreational experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Planting (Boom Planten) Sponsorship of a fruit or nut tree planted in the food forest, with a certificate of tree sponsorship. Available to individuals and organizations seeking tangible biodiversity impact.
• Memorial Tree (Herdenkingsboom) Commemorative tree planting with personal ceremony, nameplate, and 5-year mid-summer ceremony attendance for two persons. Aimed at families commemorating a loved one.
• CO2 Removal Credits Carbon offset credits sold at €89 per 1,000 kg CO2 in partnership with Onsets.org, enabling individuals and businesses to compensate CO2 emissions and fund tree planting, flower seeding, and biodiversity enhancement on the 400-year secured site.
• Ground Ambassador (Grondbelever) Gift option sponsoring 1 m² of biodiverse ground at €10 per square meter, contributing to the 40,000 m² biodiverse-ground target at Bosnodig.
• Annual Membership (Bosplakkertje) Annual membership at €25/year granting priority workshop registration, member newsletter, 10% discount on activities (excluding year program), and seasonal produce gifts.
• Guided Tour (Rondleiding Bosnodig) Guided tour of the food forest, educational path, botanical grassland, ecological vegetable garden, mushroom cultivation, and beginning food forest, priced at €24.75 per person with a four-person minimum.
• Cooking Workshop (Kookworkshop) Guided cooking workshops in the outdoor kitchen using seasonal ingredients from the food forest, with formats ranging from a €50 lunch workshop to a €75 four-course dinner (minimum 8 persons), led by Anouk Bommer.
• Bosdiner (Nature Dinner) Seasonal dinner experience prepared by chef Hester using fresh, local, and organic ingredients from the food forest, vegetable garden, and the broader region.
• Yin Yoga & Sound Bath Relaxation session combining yin yoga with sound bowl therapy for nervous system regulation, including yoga mats, sound bowls, and tea, priced at €17.50 incl. VAT.
• Meeting Venue Rental (Natuurverbinder) Rental of the De Kas meeting and training facility in nature for businesses and organizations, with healthy lunch from the garden. Meeting arrangement 1 is €35/person half-day or €51/person full-day, with a €267 minimum half-day rate and optional activities (tour €24.75, tree planting €100).
• Bosbader de Luxe Premium nature experience for two persons including outdoor cooking with garden/forest products, overnight stay in comfortable bedroom, breakfast, and guided tour, priced at €250 for two.
• Boswijs & Bos Tribe (Forest Education Program) Nature-based learning program for children aged 6–12 using Flow Learning methodology, including Boswijs workshops (€17.50/person Bosexpeditie) and Bos Tribe sessions held every other Saturday on a voluntary-donation basis. Guided by Anna van der Linden.
• Deep Dive into Nature - Year Program Annual nature and health program based on four seasons, shamanic principles, and the medicine spiral, including 5 retreat days, ~8 hours of 1-on-1 coaching, breathwork, cacao ceremony, 3–5 yoga lessons, winter swimming, nature coaching, soil life and healthy cooking workshops, meditation, rituals, lunch, and materials, priced at €1,450 incl. VAT.
• De Kas Restaurant Botanical-kitchen restaurant at the heart of the Bosnodig site serving biological products from the food forest, vegetable garden, and the broader region. Functions as dining venue and meeting facility.
• Premium Bos Ambassador Partnership Comprehensive partnership program starting at €5,000 providing long-term, personalized collaboration for companies and individuals supporting development of the 4-hectare site.
• Educational Modules Set of 8 downloadable educational modules covering food forest design, soil life, tree planting, mushrooms, berries, education, biodiversity, nature for health, and day care. Available as free downloads from the website.
• Gift Voucher (Waardebon) Gift voucher available in €15, €20, or €100 denominations for redemption on Bosnodig activities and workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160,000 kg CO2 captured per year through food forest ecosystem
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De ZonnegaardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Biological-dynamic farming business in Voorst since 2016. Together with Bosnodig exploring possibilities to combine care and agriculture. Bosnodig products are sold in the De Zonnegaard farm shop. De Zonnegaard provides good care for the soil as their mission.
• Groene TakkencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized in edible wood cultivation. Partner in creating an Edible Wood Nursery at Bosnodig. Together they dry mushrooms in Bosnodig's field lab and plant a truffle field with truffle trees. They upcycle low-quality wood by inoculating local oak, birch, and poplar trunks with edible mushrooms such as oyster mushrooms and shiitakes. Led by Pip Gilmore, trained in Forestry at University of Melbourne.
• Gemeente VoorstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality where Bosnodig is located. Won 'Entente Flora' (greenest municipality of Europe) in 2019. Provides community binding with various partners and schools and participates in planting activities.
• Natuurlijk OndernemencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization focused on restoring harmony between humans and nature for a future-proof planet. Involved in setting up and rolling out Bosnodig's marketing and communication strategy, program development, and overall foundation strategy. Led by Anouk Bommer.
• KienhuisHoving AdvocatenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic legal advisor for Bosnodig. Known for boundary-pushing ('out of the box') thinking in a creative way for client advancement.
• Notaris IJmondminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNotary office in IJmuiden providing legal services for Bosnodig. Offers modern online legal services with extensive experience. Partner and Bos Ambassador providing services to nature at Bosnodig.
• Ticket to the MoonminorOthersAdventure hammock manufacturer producing high-quality, lightweight travel hammocks. Hammocks used in the forest for ultimate outdoor experience. They keep flies and mosquitoes away and are compact for backpacks.
• EngelenmensminorOthersSilvia's atelier and gallery working with pure gold, painting personal Angels and icons, giving golden chair massages, and providing consciousness conversations. Creates personalized golden oil and power chains. Partnership provides ceremonial co-creation at Bosnodig.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FoodForestry Nederland: Dutch food forest network promoting and developing edible forest projects across the Netherlands. Closely comparable category focus on food forest design, permaculture, and community engagement around edible landscapes.
• Trees For All: Dutch non-profit focused on reforestation and CO2 compensation through tree planting projects. Comparable donation, tree-sponsorship, and ambassador-style funding model targeting individuals and corporates seeking nature impact.
• Land van Ons: Dutch cooperative purchasing farmland to restore biodiversity and natural landscapes. Comparable mission around community-funded land stewardship and biodiversity restoration in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• IVN Natuureducatie: The Dutch institute for nature education running programs across schools and communities nationwide. Highly comparable educational mission — Boswijs targets a similar audience (children, families, schools) for nature-based learning.
• Staatsbosbeheer: The Dutch governmental forestry commission managing public forests and nature areas. Comparable as a major operator of Dutch woodland assets and outdoor recreation, though as a public-sector incumbent rather than a community-led food forest.
• Natuurmonumenten: The largest nature conservation organization in the Netherlands, managing nature reserves and engaging the public in biodiversity. Comparable to Bosnodig as a Dutch nature organization combining conservation, education, and public-facing visitor experiences, but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Landal GreenParks: Dutch eco-focused holiday park operator offering nature-embedded accommodations and family activities. Comparable on the hospitality/eco-experience dimension (overnight stays, family nature activities, meeting venues) but at much larger commercial scale.

Others

• Onsets.org: Bosnodig's existing partner for CO2 credit certification and sales. Highly relevant as a comparable carbon-removal credit platform and infrastructure provider enabling nature-based carbon monetization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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