The campuses of Hasselt PXL are putting a lot of effort into biodiversity, with campus Diepenbeek acting as a living lab for research and education.
Biologische Vielfalt in der Schule
The project
At GoodPlanet Belgium, we bring nature back to schoolyards through our Mini-Oases project. By creating mini forests, edible gardens, and wildflower meadows, we transform grey school grounds into vibrant learning environments. These green spaces boost biodiversity, support climate resilience, and offer hands-on learning opportunities for students. With over 1000 mini forests, 2400 wildflower meadows and 250 edible forests planted since 2019 (around 25000 ha), and our mission is growing, one school at a time.

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The project is led by GoodPlanet Belgium, which provides ecological expertise, educational resources, and coordination support. Schools play an active role by involving students and teachers in the design, planting, and long-term care of the green spaces. There are some financial partners funding the planting kits and educational materials, and supporting outreach. Local municipalities and nature experts often assist with site selection and provide logistical help. Volunteers and parents frequently contribute during planting days and community events, strengthening local ownership and long-term care.
How are the criteria of the objective met?
Gebäude und Infrastrukturen
Through the project, GoodPlanet Belgium helps schools establish small-scale, high-impact green spaces such as mini forests, edible gardens, and wildflower meadows. These measures meet biodiversity and climate adaptation criteria by increasing native plant diversity, supporting pollinators and wildlife, improving soil quality, and managing water retention.
- Wahrung und/oder Verbesserung der besonderen ökologischen Merkmale des Gebiets (e.g. die Topographie, die Art der Landschaft, die örtliche Pflanzen- und Tierwelt), um die graue/betonierte Oberfläche wirksam zu ersetzen;
- Gegebenenfalls Verwendung einheimischer Arten/Unterarten, die widerstandsfähiger und resistenter gegenüber dem Klimawandel sind;
- Incorporate elements that are suitable for the local biodiversity (appropriate vegetation types)
Possible initiatives in which the project is involved :

Long-term maintenance
The school is responsible for long-term care of the green spaces. Volunteers and parents frequently contribute during planting days and community events, strengthening local ownership and long-term care.
Benefits
Through the Mini-Oases project, GoodPlanet Belgium helps schools establish small-scale, high-impact green spaces such as mini forests, edible gardens, and wildflower meadows. These measures meet biodiversity and climate adaptation criteria by increasing native plant diversity, supporting pollinators and wildlife, improving soil quality, and managing water retention. Educational activities are embedded throughout the process, ensuring students and teachers understand and engage with the natural space.
Other projects linked to the objective: "Buildings and infrastructures"
Faunahuis
Converting a house into a fauna house in Brakel
Royal Military School
Increase biodiversity at the RMS site and create an ecological connection with nearby parks.