The soil of South Zealand – A historical perspective on today’s challenges
Join Madland on a day trip to South Zealand and Stevns and experience stories about the past and gain perspectives on today's challenges in reconciling agriculture and food production with the planetary boundaries. Stevns Klint Experience will give an insight into Stevns Klint, which is part of UNESCO's World Heritage List. Stevns Klint contains the story of the meteor that 66 million years ago caused the 5th mass extinction of species on earth, including the dinosaurs. It is also the story of how humans could become the dominant species and the driving force behind the landscape's development. If we fast forward to the present time, we are losing biodiversity at the same rate as then, millions of years ago. Agriculture plays an important role here, as it makes up 60% of Denmark's area and over one third of the world's land area. On the tour, you can meet the farms Brinkholm and Klippingegård, which work to rethink agricultural and food production, and improve soil, environment and biodiversity through organic and regenerative principles. You will also meet Grønt Marked, which will give you an insight into how you yourself can make a concrete difference and contribute to creating a more diverse food system. Program: 09:00: We meet in the parking lot at Flæsketorvet in the White Meatpacking District. Grab a freshly brewed cup of coffee from Prolog. 09.15-10.15: The bus heads towards South Zealand 10.15-11.15: Walk and talk in the fields of Brinkholm, Andelsgaarde with Nikolaj & Zoe Bayraktar 11.15-11.30: The bus heads towards Stevns 11.30-12.30: Walk and talk in the fields of Klippingegård with William Perch-Nielsen and Scott Chancellor 12.30-12.45: Drive to Stevns Klint Experience 12.45-13.30: We enjoy a local seasonal lunch with a scenic view 13.30-14.30: Stories about the past - the 5th mass extinction, meet Fanny Josefsson Waller, General Manager and Emilie Køhler Hansen, Experience and Marketing Manager from Stevns Klint Experience. We will explore Boesdal Kalkbrud through an audio walk, and gain insights into the area’s qualities as both a natural and cultural landscape. We will hear stories about the human influence of the landscape, told by relatives of past workers of the limestone quarry. Since the limestone quarry closed in 1978, nature has been given space to unfold and has today become a place of nature that belongs under the Nature Protection Act. The visit will also offer a tour of the experience center, which will give an insight into the area’s UNESCO World Heritage status and how Stevns Klint provides unique knowledge about the history of Earth, but also how it provides perspectives on today’s challenges. 14.45-16.00: Drive to Copenhagen and arrival at the Meatpacking District.
