Nature and environment
De Groenkaart: Zoetermeer's green in pictures
Are you curious about how the public green space in Zoetermeer is distributed between the city and outlying areas? The Green Map of Zoetermeer provides a clear overview of all types of green space. The Green Map also indicates what this green space means for the city. The Green Map was created in conjunction with other municipal plans on trees, plants and animals. The Green Map wants the greenery in the city to contribute to nature people, now and in the future. And that the green in the city is connected to the green outside the city.
There are 4 types of green: region green, city green, neighborhood green and neighborhood green. Region green is the green space that overlaps with the green space of other municipalities. Urban greenery is the greenery found in the city, such as city parks but also bushes and green spaces along the road. Neighborhood greenery and district greenery is greenery found in your neighborhood and district.
Important natural areas
Some areas are very important for nature. These are also listed in the Green Map. We call these areas nature cores. In the nature cores we want to protect and improve nature. We also want to prevent too many buildings and crowded areas. People can enjoy nature in the nature cores in Zoetermeer:
- Nature Island Westerpark
- Dragonfly Sanctuary
- Benthuizerplas
- Prielen area
- Buytenpark (a part)
- Grebe Country
- Meerpolder (a part)
- Nature islands Nieuwe Driemanspolder
- Puddle of Poot
The boundaries of the nature islands in Nieuwe Driemanspolder and Plas van Poot are still being finalized. Please refer to the background information below.
Want to learn more about the Green Card? Then look here:
administrativeinformation.com | The Green Card
Want an overview of the map? Then check out pages 13 and 24 of the Green Map.
Want to know more about Puddle of Poot? Then look here: