Natagriwal

Natagriwal is a Wallonia-based non-profit association that provides free advisory and support services to farmers, foresters, and public or private landowners. Its role is to help these actors implement agro-environmental and climate measures, Natura 2000 requirements, native tree and hedge planting, and soil protection practices. (natagriwal.be ) The organization positions itself as a field-oriented technical partner rather than a product seller. It combines on-the-ground advice, scientific expertise, and practical guidance to support more sustainable land management across the Walloon region. Natagriwal also communicates through guides, publications, and local outreach to make regulatory and technical topics easier to apply in practice. (natagriwal.be ) Key Offerings Agro-environmental and climate advice (MAEC) : Support for farmers implementing measures that benefit biodiversity, water, soil, climate, and landscape quality in agricultural areas. Natagriwal helps explain the scheme and guide adoption of suitable practices. (natagriwal.be ) Natura 2000 support : Guidance for land managers working within the Natura 2000 ecological network, including conservation-oriented management measures and related indemnities or aid. (natagriwal.be ) Planting advice for hedges, trees, and orchards : Assistance with planting native hedges, trees, and high-stem orchards, including questions about subsidies and practical implementation. (natagriwal.be ) Soil protection and erosion control advice : Technical support for farmers facing erosion, runoff, and muddy flows, with solutions adapted to local conditions and access to related funding mechanisms. (natagriwal.be ) Core Values Environmental stewardship : Natagriwal’s work is centered on protecting biodiversity, water, soil, and climate through land-management practices that are compatible with agriculture and forestry. (natagriwal.be ) Practical support : The organization emphasizes hands-on, individualized advice and field-based accompaniment so land managers can apply measures correctly and confidently. (natagriwal.be ) Collaboration with land managers : Its services are designed for farmers, foresters, and public or private owners, reflecting a cooperative approach to conservation and sustainable land use. (natagriwal.be ) Native and locally adapted solutions : Natagriwal promotes native hedges and trees and recommends measures suited to local soils, habitats, and management constraints. (natagriwal.be ) Unique Aspects Wallonia-wide mandate : Natagriwal’s activities cover the entire Walloon region, giving it a broad territorial reach for advisory work and implementation support. (natagriwal.be ) Free advisory service : The organization explicitly presents its MAEC, Natura 2000, and planting support as a non-paid service, which lowers the barrier for land managers to access expertise. (natagriwal.be ) Multi-disciplinary team : Natagriwal says it brings together 62 people, mainly field advisers plus scientific referents and two veterinarians, which suggests a mix of technical, ecological, and animal-welfare expertise. (natagriwal.be ) Multiple local offices : Beyond its Louvain-la-Neuve headquarters, Natagriwal lists additional contact points in Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, Namur, Rossignol, Saint-Vith, and Liège, supporting regional accessibility. (natagriwal.be )