Success!!



IMG 8911_smWe are happy to report that our tree planting in  the Forêt de Soignes / Zoniënwoud on 18 March was a complete success.

More than 500 of you joined us and planted nearly 2,500 trees! Our heartfelt thanks to all you who came along or contributed

A full report will be posted shortly, in the meantime you can browse though some of the pictures on the right.  

Larger versions of these picture - and more - can be seen in our online album.

gallery: tree planting 2012

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