From chaos to clarity: the transformation of the West Frisian country!

From chaos to clarity: the transformation of the West Frisian country!

In the latest documentary series "Van Kloeten Naar Kavels", the transformation of the landscape in Westfriesland is highlighted. The first part of the series, which is broadcast on Sunday morning, contains personal reports from those involved in the ruin cavage (land consolidation) and shows the changes that the area went through

Tjalling James, a former employee of the cultural thunder, shares his experiences, while he was responsible for the ruin caveling project in the Polder Het Grootslag. Lisa Timmerman, consultant for landscape and cultural history at Mooi Noord-Holland, explains the differences between the old landscape and the modern, sellable structure of West Friesland. In the medieval region, the areas consisted of small plots and numerous trenches, a picture that has changed radically about 50 years ago since the implementation of the land consolidation, such as nh nieuws reported.

extensive redesign of the region

In the 1970s, the West Frisian landscape was significantly redesigned. The earlier, winding trenches and small areas were arranged and transferred to larger plots. The water polder were converted into rice polder, which occurred as part of a comprehensive rationalization process. A central element in the preparation of the ruin tanking was a report by the cultural thunder, which contained practical plans for the implementation, which included the planning of straight lines and new roads in the Polder Het Grootslag. At that time, this redesign was considered necessary to meet the requirements of modern agriculture and the transport routes, such as Streekomroep Westfriesland represent.

The documentary series helps to tell the stories of the people who were directly involved in this profound process. The history of the ruin caveling, which had a decisive impact on the structure of the landscapes in the Netherlands, is made clear and documented.