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We are delighted to announce that we have managed to secure a plot in the Forêt de Soignes / Zoniënwoud
for
  this years tree planting event - which will take place on 18 March 2012.

The site is located close to the castle of Groenendaal in Hoeilaart and will be easy to get to on the day and to visit in the future.

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