Elder Systems
Interweaving human needs within natural systems
Our Mission
Healthy landscapes emerge when water, soil, vegetation and people function as one connected system.
Elder Systems creates integrated landscape strategies that restore ecological processes while improving productivity, biodiversity and long-term resilience, all over Europe.
Water determines everything
We analyse, design and implement water systems that increase infiltration, reduce runoff and build drought resilience.
Trees as infrastructure
Trees are the foundation of resilient landscapes, supporting water, soil, biodiversity and sustainable production.
Erosion control
Protect soil before it disappears. We install check dams, infiltration systems, terraces and regenerative earthworks.
We are part of something bigger
Commensalist Landscape Design
Agroforestry & Regenerative Agriculture
One of the world’s leading experts in Regenerative Landscape design, led by Louis De Jaeger. We are proud to be part of the Commensalist core team, leading multiple projects. Inquire us about designing services for your dream property.
Food Forest Institute
Teacher & Community facilitator
The Food Forest Institute teaches hundreds of people how to design and create a food forest. We offer Intensive Online and Live Courses where we deep-dive into Agroforestry together with leading experts.
Eco Care Hoveniers
Building Natural Swimming Pools
We work together with Loek Gorris, the founder of Eco-Care Hoveniers, who is widely recognized for designing ecologically rich landscapes that prioritize biodiversity through the use of native plants and nature-based pond design.
Climate Farmers
Junior Regenerative Advisor
The European Network for regenerative agriculture. As part of this network, we at Elder Systems help farmers and landowners restore resilient, biodiverse and productive landscapes through integrated agroforestry and water cycle design.
Water Stories
Water Cycle Restoration Practitioner
Water Stories is an international network of water cycle restoration professionals, led by Zach Weiss, dedicated to restoring healthy water cycles through regenerative landscape design, education and practical implementation.
Moederplant
Founder
Moederplant is a Belgian non-profit that strengthens urban biodiversity by propagating edible perennial plants, creating community growing spaces, and making regenerative food accessible through education and local action.
How can we help you?
We’d love to assist you in your dreams of a regenerative world. Whether you are a farmer, a small-, medium- or large land owner, or just like to have a natural swimming pool. We are here for you.
Founded by Mathis Van Renterghem
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