{"id":82513,"date":"2026-09-01T13:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T11:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/projecten\/westmalle-belgie\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T13:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:17:31","slug":"westmalle-belgium","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/en\/projecten\/westmalle-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Westmalle (Belgium)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper overlay-hero spacing overlay-half\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 id=\"meta-field-description\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-block-title-font-size\">Restoring and strengthening a vulnerable forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Westmalle, Belgium, we are restoring an existing<strong> 112-hectare forest<\/strong>. The forest is currently in poor condition. In some areas, trees grow too close together for sunlight to reach the forest floor, making it difficult for young trees to grow naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diversity of tree species is also limited. The forest is dominated by species that aren\u2019t native to the area, such as Scottish pine and American oak. This makes the forest vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including drought, diseases and pests. Another challenge? The many roe deer living in the area see young trees as a tasty snack, limiting the development of the young trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without intervention, the condition of the forest will continue to deteriorate. That is why we, together with our partners, are working on <strong>revitalising<\/strong> it. By combining different measures, we aim to create a stronger, more resilient forest which is better equipped to cope with future challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper-inner  has-shadow-background-color sticky form-present\" style=\"padding:50px 50px\"><div class=\"form-container   \">\n    \n    \n        \n                    <h3>Participate in our forest projects<\/h3>\n                    \n    <form action=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/en\/forms\/plant-a-tree\/\" method=\"post\" class=\"funnel short\">\n        <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_page\" value=\"\">\n\n        <div class=\"form-group\">\n                            <!-- Rendering planting_frequency -->\n                <div class=\"form-field\" >\n    <label class=\"field-label no-float font-heading\">How often would you like to plant?<\/label>\n    <ul class=\"radio basic\">\n                                            <li>\n                <input type=\"radio\" name=\"planting_frequency\" value=\"0\" id=\"planting_frequency_0\" data-required=\"true\" checked \/>\n                <label for=\"planting_frequency_0\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\">\n                    Once\n                                    <\/label>\n                            <\/li>\n                                            <li>\n                <input type=\"radio\" name=\"planting_frequency\" value=\"1\" id=\"planting_frequency_1\" data-required=\"true\" \/>\n                <label for=\"planting_frequency_1\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\">\n                    Monthly\n                                    <\/label>\n                            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                <!-- End of planting_frequency -->\n                            <!-- Rendering trees_amount -->\n                <div class=\"form-field inline-other dynamic-trees-button  dynamic-trees-button plant-a-tree\" >\n\n    <label class=\"field-label no-float font-heading\">How many trees would you like to plant? <\/label>\n    <ul class=\"radio basic\">\n                                                                                        <li class=\"conditional-option\" data-conditional-field=\"planting_frequency\" data-conditional-value=\"1\" style=\"display: none;\" >\n                                <input\n                        type=\"radio\"\n                        name=\"trees_amount\"\n                        value=\"1\"\n                        id=\"trees_amount_1\"\n                                        \/>\n\n                                <label for=\"trees_amount_1\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\" data-price-length=\"1\">\n                                        <p>1<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/themes\/treesforall\/static\/images\/icons\/moederboom.svg\" alt=\"Bomen\" role=\"presentation\"><span>&euro;5<\/span><p>Donate 1 tree<\/p>\n                <\/label>\n\n                                <span class=\"validation_message_invalid\">Enter a number<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                                                                        <li>\n                                <input\n                        type=\"radio\"\n                        name=\"trees_amount\"\n                        value=\"2\"\n                        id=\"trees_amount_2\"\n                                        \/>\n\n                                <label for=\"trees_amount_2\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\" data-price-length=\"1\">\n                                        <p>2<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/themes\/treesforall\/static\/images\/icons\/moederboom.svg\" alt=\"Bomen\" role=\"presentation\"><span>&euro;10<\/span><p>Donate 2 trees<\/p>\n                <\/label>\n\n                                <span class=\"validation_message_invalid\">Enter a number<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                                                                        <li class=\"conditional-option\" data-conditional-field=\"planting_frequency\" data-conditional-value=\"1\" style=\"display: none;\" >\n                                <input\n                        type=\"radio\"\n                        name=\"trees_amount\"\n                        value=\"3\"\n                        id=\"trees_amount_3\"\n                                        \/>\n\n                                <label for=\"trees_amount_3\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\" data-price-length=\"1\">\n                                        <p>3<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/themes\/treesforall\/static\/images\/icons\/moederboom.svg\" alt=\"Bomen\" role=\"presentation\"><span>&euro;15<\/span><p>Donate 3 trees<\/p>\n                <\/label>\n\n                                <span class=\"validation_message_invalid\">Enter a number<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                                                                        <li class=\"conditional-option\" data-conditional-field=\"planting_frequency\" data-conditional-value=\"0\">\n                                <input\n                        type=\"radio\"\n                        name=\"trees_amount\"\n                        value=\"4\"\n                        id=\"trees_amount_4\"\n                         checked                \/>\n\n                                <label for=\"trees_amount_4\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\" data-price-length=\"1\">\n                                        <p>4<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/themes\/treesforall\/static\/images\/icons\/moederboom.svg\" alt=\"Bomen\" role=\"presentation\"><span>&euro;20<\/span><p>Donate 4 trees<\/p>\n                <\/label>\n\n                                <span class=\"validation_message_invalid\">Enter a number<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                                                                        <li class=\"conditional-option\" data-conditional-field=\"planting_frequency\" data-conditional-value=\"0\">\n                                <input\n                        type=\"radio\"\n                        name=\"trees_amount\"\n                        value=\"10\"\n                        id=\"trees_amount_10\"\n                                        \/>\n\n                                <label for=\"trees_amount_10\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\" data-price-length=\"2\">\n                                        <p>10<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/themes\/treesforall\/static\/images\/icons\/moederboom.svg\" alt=\"Bomen\" role=\"presentation\"><span>&euro;50<\/span><p>Donate 10 trees<\/p>\n                <\/label>\n\n                                <span class=\"validation_message_invalid\">Enter a number<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                            <li>\n                                <input\n                        type=\"radio\"\n                        name=\"trees_amount\"\n                        value=\"other\"\n                        id=\"trees_amount_other\"\n                                        \/>\n\n                                <label for=\"trees_amount_other\" class=\"form-input-label no-float\">\n                                            \n\n                                                <input\n                                type=\"text\"\n                                name=\"trees_amount_other\"\n                                maxlength=\"4\"\n                                id=\"trees_amount_other_field\"\n                                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We get trees from you, you get a tree from us!\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <script>const fieldCheckMarks = [[\"1\",\"1\"],[\"9999\",\"2\"],[\"9999\",\"3\"]];<\/script>\n    <\/div>\n                <!-- End of trees_amount_checkmarks -->\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button tertiary\" id=\"btnSubmitFormNext\">\n                <span>Choose your projects<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        \n        \n        \n    <\/form>\n\n    \n                \n    \n    \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper  has-white-background-color\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The project in numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n    <section class=\"wp-acf-block block-impact \">\n        <div class=\"row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-3 justify-content-center\n\">\n                            <div class=\"col impact\">\n\n                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Moederboom.svg\" alt=\"icon-moederboom\" title=\"\" class=\"icon\" \/>\n                                            \n                    <h3>\n                        <span class=\"number count-up\" data-value=\"53460\" data-decimals=\"0\">53.460<\/span>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p>new trees and shrubs<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col impact\">\n\n                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hectare.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"icon\" \/>\n                                            \n                    <h3>\n                        <span class=\"number count-up\" data-value=\"1500\" data-decimals=\"0\">1.500<\/span>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p>trees and shrubs per hectare<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col impact\">\n\n                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Aanplant.svg\" alt=\"icon-aanplant\" title=\"\" class=\"icon\" \/>\n                                            \n                    <h3>\n                        <span class=\"number count-up number--is-year\" data-value=\"2025\" data-decimals=\"0\">2025<\/span>\n                                                    &minus;\n                        <span class=\"number count-up number--is-year\" data-value=\"2028\" data-decimals=\"0\">2028<\/span>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p>planting period<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0020-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"bos-westmalle\" class=\"wp-image-81551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0020-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0020-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0020-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0020-scaled.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0018-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"bos-westmalle\" class=\"wp-image-81553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0018-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0018-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0018-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG-20250425-WA0018-scaled.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The current forest in Westmalle is monotonous and quite dense in some places. To stimulate natural processes, we are bringing more light into the forest and planting various new tree species.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To strengthen the existing forest, it is important to encourage natural regeneration: the process by which young trees grow naturally. We do this through a combination of measures that support these natural processes. This approach is known as Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We make room for natural regeneration<\/strong>. In some parts of the forest, limited sunlight makes it difficult for young trees to establish and grow. That is why selected trees will be removed in some areas. This will allow more light to reach the forest floor and create space for young trees to grow, helping the forest regenerate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We increase diversity in the forest<\/strong>. A greater variety of tree and shrub species makes a forest stronger and more resilient. If one species struggles in the future due to drought, disease or pests, other species can continue to support the health and resilience of the forest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We plant a variety of native species:<\/strong> sessile oak, hornbeam and hazel. These species occur naturally in the area and provide food and habitats for native plants and animals. By planting them, we help increase biodiversity and strengthen the forest as an ecosystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We protect young trees from roe deer<\/strong>. By installing protective mesh fencing around newly planted trees, we prevent roe deer from eating them. This gives the young trees the opportunity to establish and grow until they are strong enough to thrive without protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8\">    <section class=\"wp-acf-block block-slider \">\n\n        <div class=\"slider\">\n                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                    <figure>\n                                                    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shutterstock_2631100569-scaled-1440x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"wintereik\" title=\"Wintereik\" class=\"tns-lazy\" \/>\n                                                                            <figcaption>\n                                <em>\n                                    Wintereik\n                                <\/em>\n                            <\/figcaption>\n                                            <\/figure>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                    <figure>\n                                                    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2022\/10\/haagbeuk-scaled-1440x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"blad-haagbeuk\" title=\"Blad haagbeuk\" class=\"tns-lazy\" \/>\n                                                                            <figcaption>\n                                <em>\n                                    Haagbeuk\n                                <\/em>\n                            <\/figcaption>\n                                            <\/figure>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"slide\">\n                    <figure>\n                                                    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hazelaar-2-scaled-1440x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Hazelaar\" class=\"tns-lazy\" \/>\n                                                                    <\/figure>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper overlap-bottom has-secondary-background-color\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"waar-gaan-we-planten\">The planting location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">The forest in Westmalle is located north-east of Antwerp, less than half an hour&#8217;s drive from the Dutch border. It is a very popular place for walking, with some trees over 100 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <section class=\"wp-acf-block block-project-location \">\n        <div class=\"acf-map\" data-zoom=\"14\">\n            <div class=\"marker\" data-lat=\"51.290856\" data-lng=\"4.636588\" data-icon=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Aanplant.svg\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onze partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this project, we are working with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sylvanova.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sylva Nova<\/a>, a forest management and consultancy organisation dedicated to the sustainable management, restoration and expansion of European forests. The forest is owned by De Dennen, a residential care organisation.t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sylva-Nova.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58585\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sylva-Nova.jpg 900w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sylva-Nova-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sylva-Nova-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sylva-Nova-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-g2p-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-center\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 col-lg-6\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This project contributes to multiple<br>Sustainable Development Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n    <section class=\"wp-acf-block block-sustainable-development-goals \">\n        \n            <div class=\"goal\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/goal-11-sustainable-cities-communities.svg\" alt=\"11. Sustainable cities and communities\" title=\"11. Sustainable cities and communities\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        \n            <div class=\"goal\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/goal-13-climate-action.svg\" alt=\"13. Climate action\" title=\"13. Climate action\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        \n            <div class=\"goal\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/goal-15-life-on-land.svg\" alt=\"15. Life on land\" title=\"15. Life on land\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\/>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        \n            <div class=\"goal\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/treesforall.nl\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/goal-17-partnerships-for-the-goals.svg\" alt=\"17. 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