Thousands of hectares of forests are threatened by climate change, pests, and diseases in Belgium. That is why we, together with Sylva Nova, decided to give the forest ecosystem in Belgium a hand as well. We have two project types: 1) Additional forest: We are planting new forests on neglected land or agricultural land. 2) Non-additional forest: We restore existing forests and make them more resilient. In Belgium and Europe in general, we do not always have new land available for forests. This is caused by the fragmentation of ownership and because of the competition for land. Important to notice is that we never plant after voluntary harvesting (clear-cutting). There is only restoration after a storm, pests, diseases, forest fires,… Our projects in Belgium always provide added value to the forest in terms of the environment but also help the other functions of the forests, such as the social functions, the CO2-sequestration, and the landscape. The tree species that we plant in Belgium are diversified tree species that are adapted to the local conditions. We select the species based on the soil, climate conditions, global warming, etc. This ensures that we make a maximum impact. Additionally, the projects exist out of planting the trees but also include monitoring visits to ensure that the plants are recovering well. With the help of a “management plan”, there is more involvement by the forester. We are, therefore, sure that they are participating in a serious project that is treated in a sustainable and respectful way.

In the course of 2026, these mangroves will be planted in Majunga, Madagascar. Once the planting has taken place, this section will be updated with the correct species & geolocation. Mangrove species are planted according to the natural distribution, to ensure great adaptation and survival. We plant two different species: - Ceriops Tagal (Ceriops), also known as "Yellow mangrove" or "Spurred mangrove.". Ceriops is considered the female mangrove by the locals in Madagascar, due to its smaller propagules and less intricate roots. Depending on the area, this species is more or less spread, yet play a crucial role in the ecosystem. - Rhizophora Mucronata (Rhizo). Rhizophora Mucronata is a species of mangrove, commonly known as the "Red mangrove" or "Loop-root mangrove." One distinctive feature of Rhizo is its prop roots, which extend from the trunk and branches down into the mud or water.