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The Most Excellent Order of the Golden Ark (Dutch: Orde van de Gouden Ark) is a Dutch order of merit established in 1971 by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. It is awarded to people for major contributions to nature conservation.[1] Although not awarded by the government of the Netherlands, it is considered by the government as a recognized chivalrous order.[2] Since its inception, over 300 people have been recognised by the award. Now that Prince Bernhard has died, the future of the order is uncertain.
| Order of the Golden Ark | |
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Kingdom of the Netherlands Commander of the Order of the Golden Ark badge of order
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| Type | Order of Merit |
| Country | the  Netherlands |
| Awarded for | Significant contributions to nature conservation |
| Grand Master | King Willem-Alexander |
| Grades | Commander (Dutch Commandeur) Officer (Dutch Officier) Knight (Dutch Ridder) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Teutonic Order, Bailiwick of Utrecht |
| Next (lower) | Cross for the Four Day Marches Awards of Dutch NGO's |
 Ribbon of the order | |