Nature Management Plan Ooievaarsbos and Duivekeetbos (Brugge) Available for Inspection

The city of Brugge has prepared a management plan for the next 24 years, focusing on ecological and recreational development.

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The city council of Brugge has drafted a new management plan for the Ooievaarsbos and Duivekeetbos, which will be in effect for the next 24 years.

The plan focuses on ecological development, particularly the 91E0 Ruigte Elzenbos, and the socio-recreational development of these city-owned properties. The aim is sustainable management that protects natural values while offering recreational opportunities.
The management plan will be available for inspection from December 1st to December 30th. Interested parties can view the plan physically at the Huis van de Bruggeling or consult it online via the website of the Agency for Nature and Forest.
During the inspection period, stakeholders can submit comments and/or objections in writing or via email to the Agency for Nature and Forest. Correspondence should be addressed to Dienst AVES West-Vlaanderen, Koning Albert II-laan 15 bus 177, 1210 Brussels, or emailed to aves.wvl.anb@vlaanderen.be. Always mention 'Public consultation Nature Management Plan Speelhof'.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Brugge — Nieuws (09/11/2026)