Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Genetic-Free-Zone-in-Nijmegen-27MZIFVSZ74M.htmlConceptually similarPortrait of Herman van BekkemGP04GJNCompleted★★★★Initiators posing with Greenpeace PlateGP04GJSCompleted★★★★House of Farmer Robert Koekoek in NijmegenGP04GJRCompleted★★★★Article about First Genetic Free ZoneGP04GJOCompleted★★★★Installation Genetic Free Zone in the NetherlandsGP04GJPCompleted★★★★Installation Genetic Free Zone in the NetherlandsGP04GJQCompleted★★★★Organic Farming Route Through the NetherlandsGP01RSFCompleted★★★★Organic Farming Route Through the NetherlandsGP01RSGCompleted★★★★Organic Farming Route Through the NetherlandsGP01RSHCompleted★★★★View AllGP04GJTGenetic Free Zone in NijmegenA small sign which reads "genetic free zone" marks the area where it is prohibited to grow genetically modified crops. It is a local initiative of worried citizens in Nijmegen. By collecting 4000 signatures and with the support of local political parties they have achieved that it is officially legalized.In original language:Bord met tekst "Gentechvrije zone" in NijmegenEen klein bordje met de tekst 'gentechvrije zone' staat bij het stuk land waar het officieel verboden is om genetisch gemanipuleerde gewassen te verbouwen. Het is een burgerinitiatief van verontruste burgers in Nijmegen. Zij hebben 4000 handtekeningen opgehaald en met de steun van lokale politieke partijen is dit initiatief wettelijk vastgelegdLocations:Netherlands-Nijmegen-Western EuropeDate:28 Nov, 2012Credit:© Greenpeace / Ed LonneeMaximum size:5607px X 3219pxKeywords:Agricultural land-Agriculture-Day-Farming practices-Fences-Genetic engineering-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-Positive mood-SAGE (campaign title)-Signs-Sustainable agricultureShoot:Civilian Initiative for Genetic Free Zone in NetherlandsThe Dutch city Nijmegen is the first district where a genetic free area has been legalized officially. To achieve this 4000 signatures were collected. In the zoning plan is established that in the district "Ooyse Schependom" no genetically engineered crops can be cultivated. With this decision the council wants to protect the farmers and nature against the contaminating effects of genetic modification. Greenpeace supports this initiative. Also several other districts have shown interest in following this initiative.
