Papenhof Forest
Nature-based therapy at the heart of a city.
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Native Species
Papenhof Forest is a SUGi Pocket Forest planted in a new residential area in the heart of Mechelen, a city between Brussels and Antwerp in northern Belgium.
In summer, when exposed to wind and sun, this space suffers from heat and drought stress. But by planting a Miyawaki forest, we hope to help control the city temperature, keeping this area green and habitable.
Creating urban forests can be challenging due to limited space, but when Nature is made more accessible, it provides balance between human and ecological needs.
Forest Maker
Herman & Nicolas
“I would love to be able to plant a core of biodiversity in a new neighborhood that will bring the residents and their young children into direct contact with nature. ”
Herman Janssens, Urban Forests
Planting: December 2023
Community support
This project involved local organisations such as Kilmaan, a citizen movement for the climate, and Huppeldepup, a facility designed to cater to the needs of both children and adults with physical or mental disabilities.
