English summary

The Royal Dutch Society for Natural History (KNNV) is a society which aims at active
participation in and with nature through natural history studies, by enjoying nature and
through nature conservation.
In other words the KNNV is the Netherlands society for field biology.

The main topics of our society are:
- Nature study
- Nature experience
- Nature conservation

The KNNV is interested in numerous subjects such as:
- birds
- insects
- wild plants
- fungi
- aquatic life
- mosses and lichens
- landscape and geology

Foreign Affairs Committee
The Algemene Buitenland Commissie (ABC = Foreign Affairs Committee) has the task to co-ordinate and to stimulate activities abroad.
In this the central mission of KNNV is to support bilateral projects with partners abroad with the goal to transfer knowledge and experience about nature conservation and nature study.
This work can only be done in close co-operation with colleague institutions in these countries.
The KNNV gives a priority for support of countries in Europe which are focussed towards development of democratic standards including taking into account responsibility for environment and nature.

A many-sided society
The KNNV is within its field a many-sided society. Interest in nature and knowledge of nature go hand in hand. It can be enjoyed by young and old. Its members include not only professionals but also amateurs wanting to learn more.
The KNNV is an active society. Excursions, camps, trips, lectures, these are only part of the programme organized by and for KNNV members.
Members also receive the society's magazine "Natura". This contains informative articles on natural history subjects, nature conservation, book reviews and recent KNNV news.
Members also enjoy a considerable price reduction on books published by the KNNV Uitgeverij.

Who is the KNNV for?
- for anyone wanting to know more about nature
- for the naturalist who wants to pursue his interesting profession in his
leisure hours
- for the nature-lover who wants help the conservation of nature in the
Netherlands
- for all those who enjoy camping in nature areas together with others
sharing the same interest in nature
- for the amateur who enjoys hearing about the natural world.

More information is available from:
KNNV-bureau
Boulevard 12
NL-3707 BM ZEIST
The Netherlands
Telephone : +31 (0)30 - 231 47 97
E-mail: bureau@knnv.nl