Transforming grey semi-artificial landscapes into green-blue stepping stones in suburban areas
Forest in one day
The project
‘Forest in One Day’ is a day when people of different ages, backgrounds and cultures come together to plant a forest in one day. It will not only be a gain of plants and animals, but it is also a meet and strengthen cooperation for greening our environment. The aim is also to encourage as many young people as possible to participate in the planting actions through prior working sessions in schools or at youth organisations. It is also aimed, in cooperation with the sponsor, to plant 10 to 50 trees in Africa for every tree planted here in Belgium – the last 10 years in Burundi – , an approach to international cooperation that is unique to JGI Belgium.

Project location
Contribution(s)
Project costs
Participant(s)

- JGI Belgium (through grant projects), private sector, schools and/or local authorities contribute financially.
- Sylva Nova or Forest Groups for technical support.
- JGI volunteers, individuals from the private sector, schools and/or local youth associations and communities help during planting.
How are the criteria of the objective met?
Zones urbaines et périurbaines
Native shrubs and trees are planted – selected according to landscape and soil quality. Exotics are removed during site preparation.
Possible initiatives in which the project is involved :
Long-term maintenance
Follow-up management is done by Sylva Nova or Bosgroepen, in cooperation with relevant landowner.
Benefits
Contribution to restoration of nature and biodiversity, mitigation of climate change impacts (CO² absorption, water problems, air quality), more space for recreational activities, strengthening partnerships for greening the living environment. With the preceding work sessions at schools and youth organisations, contribution to knowledge about nature and forests, and stimulation of young people to respect animals, people and the environment.
Other projects linked to the objective: "Urban and peri-urban areas"
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