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Henk Rugenbrink
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Biologist, father, husband. Active runner. Ecological restoration manager of deteriorated terrains near Ibi (Spain) and Dampierre-les-Conflans (France).
HQ in Utrecht (NL).
#permaculture #rewilding #ecology #sustainability
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Even more partridges a few days ago:
August 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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After the big wildfire in Parc Roja near Alcoi, a large number of partridges have arrived on our land.
#partridges #wildlife #ParcRoja #Alcoi #rewilding #ecology #nature #permaculture
August 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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62 years ago, there were more fish in the small pond at the Snippeling near Deventer. Duckweed didn’t stand a chance back then. It’s nice to see that this little spot ‘de kleine kolk’ still exists! #snippeling # snipperling # deventer
July 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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mouflons are roaming on the mountain: we see a whole family grazing on the grasses and grains we recently sowed. Their droppings will help spread seeds from distant areas. A beautiful collaboration with nature.”
#rewilding #permaculture #soilrestoration #mouflons #wildlife #biodiversity #ecology
June 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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The difference between mouflon and rabbit droppings.
Found today on the mountain near Ibi.
🔸 Large, oval = mouflon
🔸 Small, round = rabbit

#Ibi #wildtracks #ecology #mouflon #rabbit #permaculture #rewilding #biodiversity
June 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Plenty of dodder (Cuscuta, aka devil’s hair) on the mountain. A parasitic plant that wraps itself around its host, stealing nutrients. Striking, but often a threat to native vegetation.
#rewilding #ecology #parasiticplants #biodiversity #Spain #drylands #Cuscuta
June 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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This swift seemed affected by the heat. Found it resting in the shade by the gate this morning. We’re leaving it undisturbed and hoping it recovers.”
#UrbanWildlife #BirdsInHeat #ClimateResilience #NatureObservation #Biodiversity #Rewilding
May 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Vandalism in the mountains of Ibi.
Damage on our rewilding site. The perpetrator is clearly visible on camera — we’ve asked the Guardia Civil to arrest him.

#Ibi #vandalism #rewilding #natureconservation #GuardiaCivil #permaculture #ecoproject #forestprotection #trespassing #landstewardship
May 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Welcome ecological royalty at 920 meters altitude!
Our caretaker just sent me this video: a beautiful mouflon strolling right next to the old hunting lodge!

#mouflon #wildlife #rewilding #huntinglodge #Spain #Valencia #Biscoï #permaculture
#theoutpost
May 17, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Welcome ecological royalty at 920 meters altitude!
Our caretaker just sent me this video: a beautiful male mouflon strolling right next to the old hunting lodge!

#mouflon #wildlife #rewilding #huntinglodge #Spain #Valencia #Biscoï #permaculture
#theoutpost
May 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Unfortunate timing: after focusing on our new ecological project in Ibi (Spain), we discovered vandalism on our forest land in France. Broken structures, open fire remains. A reminder of how vulnerable natural sites can be when left unattended, even briefly.

#hautesaone #permaculture
May 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Not on the Ibi land today, but still surrounded by beauty! In the Haute-Saône (France), I came across a lovely surprise: a whole group of lizard orchids blooming along the road to St. Éloy.

#orchids #wildflowers #hautesaône #biodiversity #rewilding #naturebeauty #lizardorchid #france
May 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Unsure this is Stipa capillata — grasses are tricky for me to ID, but they’re stunning in bloom. I’ve been told Paco, the former owner, used to make beautiful rope from it!”

#rewilding #theoutpost #Stipa #ecology #naturalcrafts #Iberia #biodiversity #wildbotany
May 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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It may be a common sight around here, but I still find dodder an extraordinary parasitic plant

#Dodder #ParasiticPlant #NatureObservation #PlantEcology #Botany #FieldNotes #WildPlants #theoutpost
May 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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We’ve planted Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive) on key terraces to support wildlife, fix nitrogen, and enrich degraded soils. Birds love it—and the tart berries make a nice snack for me
(First picture wikipeda)

#rewilding #permaculture #nitrogenfixing
#biodiversity #landrestoration
#theoutpost
May 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Increasing damage to our ecological land from mountain bikers. I struggle with the dilemma: openness or protection? Selective access remains negotiable, but a recovering forest, swales, and beehives in the orchards deserve peace. #rewilding #ecorestoration #theoutpost #permaculture
May 3, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Astonishingly warm day in Spain: 28°C on the mountain (1000 m) and the same at the coast. Still managed to plant over 30 young olive trees today. The climate is changing, so keep planting.
#rewilding #permaculture #climatechange #olivetrees #theoutpost #climateadaptation #ibi #biscoï #onil
May 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Eroded sand road in the forest — beyond repair. The last traces of human interference are fading. Soon, the forest will reclaim what was always its own.
#rewilding #ecology #permaculture #climaterestoration #theoutpost
May 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) — I had only ever seen it in the dunes near the seaside at Rockanje, in the Netherlands. So I was surprised to find it growing here on the slopes of Mount Biscoï in Spain, at 900 meters altitude.

#botany #rewilding #ecology #theoutpost #Spain #Netherlands #biscoï #ibi
April 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Aphyllanthes monspeliensis, or blue grass lily — blooming in abundance on Mt. Biscoï today. First time I’ve seen it! A stunning survivor, perfectly adapted to dry Mediterranean conditions.

#rewilding
#permaculture
#lily
#ibi
#plantecology
April 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Blauwe ossentong op het amandelveld:
April 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Last week I saw the nettle tree (Celtis australis) flowering in Finestrat.
I had planted several plugs of this species on my land, but only now I realize how beautiful and resilient they are.

#Rewilding #NativeTrees #Biodiversity #Ecology #CeltisAustralis #NatureRestoration
April 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Assisted stop along the way: wild tulips blooming beside the uphill road. At Mount Biscoï, nature’s wild beauty is in full display.
rewilding #wildflowers #ecology #biodiversity #naturemoment #regeneration #rewilding #MountBiscoi
April 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Wild harvesting in the mountains: met Manolo (72), gathering herbs and greens for his tortilla. His haul: wild mustard, arugula, and a silene he called ‘spinach’. (Photo from Wikipedia)

#wildharvesting #mediterraneancuisine #permaculture #Ibi #mountainlife #edibleplants #foraging #herbs #tortilla
April 24, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Blue flax ( Linum Narbonense) flowering on the mountain today
April 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM