Het Zeeuwse Landschap

What Het Zeeuwse Landschap does

Stichting Het Zeeuwse Landschap is a Dutch nature conservation foundation established in 1936 and headquartered in Wilhelminadorp, Zeeland, Netherlands. The organization manages 10,498 hectares of nature areas across the Province of Zeeland, including dunes, forests, mudflats, salt marshes, and polders, alongside 35 heritage objects under its stewardship. Its portfolio includes flagship sites such as the Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (the largest brackish marsh in Western Europe at 3,600 hectares), Oranjezon, Slikken van de Heen, and Waterdunen, with 109 km of managed walking routes and 145 km of cycling routes. The organization operates under ANBI and CBF quality marks and is the Zeeland branch of the national LandschappenNL federation.

The foundation runs a portfolio of interconnected products and services: guided excursions and activities (priced €3.50–€20 per ticket, with 50% member discounts), a Beschermers (supporter) membership program with variable annual contributions and a lifetime membership tier, the quarterly ZEEUWS LANDSCHAP magazine, project-based donations through the Zeeuws Natuurfonds, and visitor centers such as the one at Saeftinghe. It is supported by 9,216 paying members, 263 active volunteers, and a paid staff of 51.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: recurring Beschermers membership fees, one-time project donations via the Zeeuws Natuurfonds, excursion and activity fees, revenue share from the Nationale Postcode Loterij (a beneficiary relationship funding projects like Het Groene Strand at €2.4M+), and legacies/periodic giving. The organization's go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer through its website, supplemented by community-led volunteer engagement and partner channels including the Nationale Postcode Loterij and LandschappenNL. The foundation does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its digital presence consists of a website, email newsletter, and organic social media.

Name

Het Zeeuwse Landschap

Legal name

Stichting Het Zeeuwse Landschap

Website

https://hetzeeuwselandschap.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stichting Het Zeeuwse Landschap is a Dutch nature conservation foundation founded in 1936 that manages 10,498 hectares of nature areas, 35 heritage objects, and 254 km of walking and cycling routes in Zeeland, Netherlands, supported by 9,216 paying members and 263 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nature Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

National Park & Protected Area Tours (THAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH), Recreation, Ecotourism & Access Rights (Hunting, Fishing, Camping) (AFAMAMAD)

Keywords

• Nature conservation services
• Landscape management
• Heritage preservation
• Guided nature excursions
• Conservation membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilhelminadorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beschermerschap (Membership / Supporter Program): Recurring membership revenue from Beschermers (supporters) who pay annual or periodic contributions. Members receive a quarterly magazine (ZEEUWS LANDSCHAP), a supporters pass, and discounts on excursions.
2. Project Donations: One-time donations directed to specific nature acquisition or heritage restoration projects via the Zeeuws Natuurfonds (Zeeland Nature Fund), such as purchasing new nature areas or renovating heritage buildings.
3. Excursion and Activity Fees: Fees charged for guided excursions and activities such as the 'Ruige Laarzen Route' (€10/adult, €5/child), 'Terug naar de jaren 30' (€7/adult, €3.50/child), and 'Excursie tot aan de Schelde' (€20/adult), with 50% member discount.
4. Nationale Postcode Loterij Revenue Share: As a beneficiary of the Nationale Postcode Loterij, the organization receives a share of lottery proceeds, which supports project funding such as Het Groene Strand (€2.4+ million mentioned for that project).
5. Legacies and Periodic Gifts: The organization actively solicits bequests (nalaten/testament) and periodic giving (periodiek schenken) from supporters as part of its long-term fundraising strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stichting Het Zeeuwse Landschap is a Dutch nature conservation foundation that manages approximately 10,498 hectares of nature areas, 35 heritage objects, 109 km of walking routes, and 145 km of cycling routes across the province of Zeeland. It sells Beschermer (supporter) memberships, charges fees for guided excursions, accepts project donations via the Zeeuws Natuurfonds, and runs visitor centers and a quarterly magazine to connect the public with Zeeland's nature, landscape, and built heritage.

Product overview

Stichting Het Zeeuwse Landschap is a nature conservation foundation that manages nature areas and offers experiences in Zeeland. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected products and services: core offerings include nature area management (covering approximately 10,498 hectares across 35 heritage objects), guided activities and excursions, and curated walking/cycling routes. The Beschermers (supporter) membership program provides recurring support with benefits including the quarterly ZEEUWS LANDSCHAP magazine, discounts on activities, and exclusive excursions. Additional offerings include project donations via the Zeeuws Natuurfonds, a free route booklet, and visitor centers. The portfolio is united by the organization's mission to protect nature, landscape, and heritage in Zeeland for current and future generations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beschermerschap (Supporter Membership) Annual membership program where individuals pay a self-selected annual contribution to support nature conservation in Zeeland. Members (Beschermers) receive the quarterly ZEEUWS LANDSCHAP magazine, a supporter pass, 50% discount on excursions for two adults, two children under 16 free, and access to exclusive Beschermer-only excursions.
• Beschermer voor het leven (Lifetime Membership) One-time lifetime supporter membership tier offering the same benefits as annual Beschermerschap, including the quarterly magazine, supporter pass, excursion discounts, and exclusive protector excursions, provided as a special giving tier.
• Guided Excursions Scheduled and on-request guided tours through Zeeland's nature areas led by ecologists and trained gidsen (guides). Examples include the Ruige Laarzen Route (€10/adult, €5/child), Terug naar de jaren 30 (€7/adult, €3.50/child), and Excursie tot aan de Schelde (€20/adult), with members receiving 50% discounts.
• Project Donations (Zeeuws Natuurfonds) Project-based giving program via the Zeeuws Natuurfonds (Zeeland Nature Fund) that funds specific conservation goals such as land acquisition, heritage building renovation, nature experience points, and species protection. Donors can target gifts to named projects.
• Legacy and Periodic Giving (Nalaten & Periodiek Schenken) Long-term fundraising programs accepting bequests (nalaten/testament) and periodic (recurring) gifts from supporters as part of the foundation's long-term financial sustainability strategy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,498 hectares of nature area managed for conservation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LandschappenNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHet Zeeuwse Landschap is the Zeeland branch of LandschappenNL, the national landscape conservation federation of the Netherlands. Through this affiliation it participates in national campaigns, the Postcode Loterij, and shares resources and advocacy with other regional landscape organizations.
• Provincie ZeelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Province of Zeeland is a key governmental partner, collaborating on nature policy, land management, and co-branded initiatives. The organization's logo appears on the Provincie Zeeland website as a partner.
• FREE NaturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the wisent (European bison) grazing program at Slikken van de Heen starting in 2020. FREE Nature supplied wisent herds for nature management purposes. The program was ended in 2026 due to health issues in the herd.
• ARK Rewilding NederlandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with FREE Nature and Het Zeeuwse Landschap on the wisent grazing project at Slikken van de Heen, as part of broader rewilding efforts in the Netherlands.
• Stichting DuinbehoudmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organization in the Coalitie Groene Strand (Green Beach Coalition), which Het Zeeuwse Landschap participates in. This project aims to protect strand (beach) biodiversity across the Netherlands by working with local partners.
• IVN NatuureducatieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Het Groene Strand project, contributing nature education expertise and volunteer coordination.
• Stichting AnemoonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Het Groene Strand project, providing marine and coastal nature expertise.
• Werkgroep ZeearendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRinging and monitoring organization for white-tailed eagles (zeearenden) in the Netherlands. Collaborates with Het Zeeuwse Landschap on eagle monitoring in Zeeland's nature areas.
• CBF (Centraal Bureau Fondsenwerving)coreOthersThe CBF is a Dutch charity quality mark certifying that Het Zeeuwse Landschap operates transparently and responsibly in its fundraising activities. The organization's CBF logo appears on its website footer.
• ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling)coreOthersThe ANBI status is a Dutch tax advantage designation for public benefit organizations, allowing donors to make tax-deductible gifts. Het Zeeuwse Landschap holds ANBI status as shown on its website footer.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Het Brabants Landschap: North Brabant regional landscape foundation, also part of LandschappenNL. Manages comparable area (~7,500 hectares) with Beschermers membership, guided excursions, and heritage stewardship. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and revenue model.
• Stichting Het Limburgs Landschap: Regional landscape foundation in Limburg affiliated with LandschappenNL. Comparable scope of nature areas, heritage objects, volunteer workforce, and Beschermers program. Both organizations generate recurring revenue through membership and use lottery funds for major land acquisitions.
• Stichting Het Utrechts Landschap: Another LandschappenNL affiliate managing nature areas in Utrecht province. Like Het Zeeuwse Landschap, it operates a Beschermers membership program, manages heritage sites, runs guided excursions, and publishes a quarterly magazine. Strong operational model overlap.
• Stichting Landschap Noord-Holland: Direct peer as a LandschappenNL affiliate managing nature areas in North Holland. Operates Beschermers membership, heritage preservation, and excursion programs with similar ANBI/CBF positioning. Comparable regional foundation model.
• Stichting Het Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat: A focused coastal dune and forest reserve foundation in North Holland. Comparable in managing protected natural areas with recreational access (walking, cycling routes), guided excursions, and member/donor support. Smaller scale but directly comparable operating model.
• Stichting Het Drentse Landschap: A sister regional landscape foundation also affiliated with LandschappenNL, managing ~5,800 hectares in Drenthe. Closely comparable in operating model: Beschermers membership, ANBI status, guided excursions, magazine publication, and Postcode Loterij beneficiary. The most direct parallel outside Zeeland.

Broad incumbents

• Natuurmonumenten: The largest nature conservation organization in the Netherlands, managing over 100,000 hectares nationally. Directly comparable in mission (nature conservation, heritage protection, member-based fundraising) but operates at national scale rather than provincial. Both rely on Beschermers/members, ANBI/CBF status, and lottery funding.
• Staatsbosbeheer: Dutch state forestry commission managing ~270,000 hectares of national forests, nature areas, and estates. Comparable in nature management and public access mission, but state-funded rather than donation-driven, and operates at national scale rather than regional. A key overlap in the Zeeland-area nature management landscape.

Emerging players

• Stichting Duinbehoud: Coastal dune conservation foundation leading the Coalitie Groene Strand (Green Beach Coalition) in which Het Zeeuwse Landschap participates. Comparable niche-mission focus on Dutch dune/beach biodiversity with similar ANBI structure and donor-funded model.
• ARK Rewilding Nederland: Rewilding-focused NGO partner of Het Zeeuwse Landschap on the wisent grazing program at Slikken van de Heen. While smaller and more mission-narrow, it is a direct collaboration partner with comparable donor base and nature management expertise in Zeeland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HetZeeuwseLandschap
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/het-zeeuwse-landschap

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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