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Vinderhoutse forests gain 12 hectares of nature
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Vinderhoutse forests gain 12 hectares of nature

So: the Vinderhoutse Bossen green zone near Lievegem and Ghent is expanding by 12 hectares, bringing more room for nature and water. Groene Velden park in Mariakerke now also has 15 kilometres of new or upgraded walking routes, including 7 kilometres that cyclists can use. The extra woodland will support biodiversity, store carbon, help cool the city and allow rainwater to seep gradually into the ground. And here's the thing: the wider green area now spans more than 600 hectares, while farmers can continue working their land until retirement as the transition happens gradually.
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