Ecosystem restoration projects
Sustainable ecosystem restoration projects
Worldwide, coastal zones are increasingly at risk from flood disasters due to climate-induced sea-level rise and increased storm intensity. Growing recognition of the importance of nature-based flood defence for coastal protection has created a need to restore degraded coastal wetlands. BESE-products provides the means to restore these ecosystems in a sustainable manner.
Improve current ecosystem restoration success
A significant percentage of coastal ecosystem restoration projects unfortunately end in failure, resulting in substantial financial losses. The average cost of restoring a hectare of coastal habitat is around $1,600,000. At BESE, our experts and specialized nature restoration products aim to increase the success of restoration projects. Our approach involves a more nature-based restoration strategy. Instead of restoring the entire area at once, we focus on restoring patches within the area. This allows nature to naturally restore the remaining area, contributing to a healthier natural system and reducing the reliance on artificial interventions.
Types of ecosystem restoration
BESE specializes in restoring coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and our adaptable product, the BESE-elements, is well-suited for most of these environments. Originally designed for mussel bed restoration, it quickly proved effective for restoring salt marshes. Over time, the BESE-elements have shown success in various vegetation types, including seagrass, mangroves, submerged aquatic vegetation, riverbanks, peatlands, as artificial reefs, and enhancing urban waterways.
For specific projects like oyster reef restoration and coral reef restoration, we’ve developed tailored solutions in the form of BESE-reef paste and BESE-mesh biopolymer.
Replace permanent and polluting materials
Nowadays, most restoration projects use plastics or concrete as a nature restoration agent. Unfortunately, both products remain in the system and “pollute” the environment after restoration. BESE designs and sells products that are 100% biodegradable. By providing a temporary kick-start agent, that restores an ecosystem and degrades over time, only a natural system will be left behind.
Products made from waste streams
BESE’s products are biobased and made from waste streams. This approach allows us to minimize our environmental footprint as we work towards restoring the planet. It aligns with the increasingly popular trend of using circular products—products that are part of a sustainable cycle. Let’s choose products that nature appreciates!
