A small part of the Exloo forest -known as section 165 or 'the storm forest'- has been left untouched for the past 45 years. When after a devastating
storm in November 1972 literally all trees were down, the rest of the forest was cleared out and new trees were planted.
This plot was left to recover by itself, without the help of humans. Something we don't see often here in the Netherlands! Over the years many trees have been covered with bright green moss. A wonderful part of our hike.
Een bijzonder experiment.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLijkt toch wel heel erg op de bossen die we hier ook hebben.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenÁrvores moldadas pelo vento.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUm abraço e continuação de boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Now that is a great idea and so cool to see the furry moss covered trees!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe forest is trying to recuperate...
BeantwoordenVerwijderen...like the 'Forever Wild' Adirondack forests.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI'm reminded, strangely, of Tolkien and his Fangorn Forest.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis reminds me very much of some of our forests after a hurricane!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think that it a good idea, nature does repair and heal.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLovely photographs.
All the best Jan
It's doing a wonderful job in recuperating. I love moss on trees and rocks.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA forest is always fascinating...a unique environment.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhou zou het er na vandaag uitzien vraag ik me af
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I've heard and seen on TV about your storm. It was terrible how big power it had. Sorry for you.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's like a fantasy forest Marleen ☺
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