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Gortenloop Valley Wetlands Restoration

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Gortenloop Valley Wetlands Restoration

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Gortenloop Valley Wetlands Restoration

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationaal Park Bosland

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Location: Overpelt, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Hobos Estate Manor House – Chapel of the Vlasmeer loop from Eksel

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2. Pond by the Holvenloop – Hobos Estate Manor House loop from Eksel

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3. Bench With a View of the Field – Pond by the Holvenloop loop from Overpelt

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October 15, 2023

The Hobos protected area includes the Gortenloop valley. This stream flows into the Holvense Beek, which in turn flows into the Dommel. In the context of the drought in the nature reserve, Natuur en Bos and the municipality of Pelt will restore the Gortenloop valley in 2023 and 2024 to give the wet nature - flora and fauna - their place again. Part of the forest is converted into grassland. Here - and also further north and south - you will see an information board about these works, fairly large areas of wet grassland and how everything will fit in Hobos. The felling of forests in this part will be compensated in the edge of the Hobos. There are tree planting campaigns.

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Location: Overpelt, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Gortenloop Valley Wetlands Restoration

1. Hobos Estate Manor House – Chapel of the Vlasmeer loop from Eksel

2. Pond by the Holvenloop – Hobos Estate Manor House loop from Eksel

3. Bench With a View of the Field – Pond by the Holvenloop loop from Overpelt

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