A Visit to the Ooijgaard Planting Site

A recent visit to the Ooijgaard_Nijmegen_NL_23/24_23-24 planting site offered a valuable glimpse into the project's progress. The monitoring date was May 20, 2025, providing ample time to assess the initial establishment of the planted trees. The overall impression was quite positive, with the vast majority of saplings appearing healthy and thriving. Maintenance activities, including pruning and irrigation, had clearly been carried out, contributing to the favorable conditions. Notably, there was evidence of natural regeneration occurring within the plot, suggesting a healthy and evolving ecosystem. The decision was made to allow this natural growth to continue. No significant detrimental events, such as disease outbreaks or pest infestations, were observed. The high success rate indicates that the initial planting efforts have been remarkably effective, fostering a promising start for this reforestation endeavor.