Machelen Birth Forest: New Trees for Every Child in 2025

Residents who become parents in 2025 can plant a tree as a lasting memory and contribution to a greener municipality.

A young tree is planted in a green environment in Flanders.
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A young tree is planted in a green environment in Flanders.

The municipality of Machelen is organizing a planting event on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for the birth forest, where children born or adopted in 2025 will receive a tree.

A birth tree symbolizes every child's right to grow up in a healthy, green world and offers parents a lasting memory of their child's birth.
An annual planting day is held in the birth forest. Residents who became parents in 2025, either through birth or adoption, will receive a personal invitation. The 2026 planting event will take place on Saturday, November 21.
The birth forest is also dedicated to children who passed away after birth or during pregnancy. Parents can plant a tree for their child or have their child's name displayed on the birth monument.
Parents can also request a sustainable nameplate for the birth monument. The nameplates from the first edition are currently being carefully attached, making the monument a beautiful and loving tribute.
Registration is open until October 31, 2026, via the reply slip with the invitation or through the online registration form.
The trees planted for the youngest residents contribute to biodiversity, a healthy living environment, provide clean air, and reduce CO2 emissions. Together, the municipality is creating a birth forest that will be a symbol of growth, life, and connection for generations.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Machelen (09/10/2026)