Major Research Issues
Effects of lambda-cyhalothrin in two ditch mesocosms systems of different trophic status. Roessink et al (2005) Env. Tox. and Chem. 24(7): 1684-1696. The impact of a benzoyl urea insecticide on aquatic macroinvertebrates in ditch mesocosms with and without non-sprayed sections. Brock et al. (2009) Env. Tox. and Chem. 28(10): 2191-2205. Effects of invasive freshwater crayfish on aquatic macrophytes and water quality. Roessink et al. (2010) Alterra report 2052. Effects of different types of fertilizers on grass quality and production. Ongoing project. Impact of artificial lighting on nocturnal moths and butterflies. Ongoing project. Impact of different types of Varroa control on bee fitness and survival. Ongoing project. Black carbon application to reduce PAH toxicity of contaminated sediments. Ongoing project.
Short Technical Description
The facility comprises a total area of 11 ha. containing experimental ditches, ponds, microcosms, lysiemeters, and approximately 7 ha. of arable land/natural grass land. The facility can operate under the requirements of Good Laboratory Practise and can rely on the analytical support of the GLP certified residue laboratory of the Environmental Risk Assessment team of Alterra.
Specific Features
De Sinderhoeve contains a large number and variety of test systems suitable for a large scale of research questions ranging from aquatic fate, (in)vertebrates, and plants to comparable questions in the terrestrial environment. In addition, the space available is such that for specific research requirements also new systems can be constructed.
Options And Conditions
Available for external parties, applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Unit Cost Of Use
Conditions for use will be determined on case-by-case basis and will depend for instance on the type of project (e.g., in house/external/PhD/commercial), research requirements, and type of cooperation desired.
