The consortium is composed of eight core partners, including regional public authorities and knowledge partners, each contributing their specialized expertise in biodiversity restoration, seed mix development, and public engagement. The partnership is organized around three key thematic clusters: Restoration Practices, Seed Mix Development, and Education & Engagement, ensuring a comprehensive approach to enhancing plant biodiversity across diverse urban and rural landscapes in the NSR.
The project has also secured letters of support from over 30 stakeholders, reflecting a broad base of backing for the project’s objectives and ambitions. These stakeholders represent a diverse array of public, private, and academic organizations at local, regional, national, and European levels, underscoring the regional partnership among the core partners and their extended networks.
Göteborg Botanical Garden (Sweden): A leading botanical garden and research institution in Sweden, responsible for managing the overall coordination of the EXPBIO project and implementing biodiversity initiatives.
Carl von Ossietzky University (Germany): CvO is a university in Oldenburg, Germany, specializing in botanical research and education, Leading the project work on seed mix development and contributing to biodiversity education.
Vlaamse Landmaatschappij (Belgium): A regional public authority in Flanders, Belgium, focusing on environmental management and sustainable land use, leading EXPBIO activities in biodiversity restoration and an important participant in the development of seed mixes.
Province of Gelderland (Netherlands): A regional government authority in the Netherlands, working on biodiversity restoration in grasslands and contributing to the development of regional seed mixes.
Departement Omgeving (Belgium): A governmental department in Flanders, Belgium, dedicated to environmental policy and spatial planning, supporting the development and implementation of biodiversity strategies and communication.
Hjørring Municipality (Denmark): A local government in northern Denmark, involved in implementing innovative restoration practices in public spaces to enhance local biodiversity.
Plantentuin Meise (Belgium): One of the largest botanical gardens in Belgium, engaged in research, conservation, and education on plant biodiversity, actively involved in citizen science, educational outreach as well as a key player in EXPBIO work on seed mixes.
City of Trollhättan (Sweden): A city in Sweden focusing on sustainable urban development and environmental conservation, especially in connection to EXPBIO restoration efforts.