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Deforestation of Buggenhout Forest During World War I

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Deforestation of Buggenhout Forest During World War I

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  • Location: Buggenhout, Dendermonde, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    December 30, 2023

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    The First World War was disastrous for Buggenhoutbos. No less than 250 ha were cut down from the 400 ha forest! That is more than the current size of Buggenhoutbos. …
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    July 28, 2020

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    What we can still enjoy today is a remnant of an oldest primeval forest in Flanders. During World War 1, the German occupying forces ugly in this region. The old copies were apparently of good quality. In the meantime, the new generation has started replanting new trees. A good thing for our generations to come
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    Location: Buggenhout, Dendermonde, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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