The name Mortagnebos (13 ha) is derived from 'the Heerlyckheede van het Mortansche', the 18th-century estate of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw hospital that was located on the site of the current forest. Until 1971 there was still an agricultural area on the site of this forest. After the lease ended, the owner, the OCMW of Kortrijk, decided to afforest it. In the early 1990s, twenty years after the first forest planting, the forest was opened to the public. Today it is a small natural paradise for young and old. You can stretch your legs in the walking lane, and those who want a little more action should definitely discover the sunbathing and playing meadow. The Montagne forest is also interesting scientifically, because it is one of the first examples of afforestation of agricultural land. Many different tree species were then planted, such as ash, willow, pedunculate oak, American oak, beech and poplar. Many animals have already found their way to the forest. Fox, polecat, ermine and weasel are occasionally spotted, and many bird species also feel more than at home in the Mortagne Forest. Outliers are endangered breeding birds such as golden oriole and turtle dove. Tawny owl, long-eared owl, kestrel and sparrowhawk also raise their offspring here. A deer has also been spotted lately!
Info: Knooppunter.com