Zuid-Holland secures future of Bentwoud: 800-hectare forest gets new management deal until 2029
Residents of Zuid-Holland can continue enjoying Bentwoud, the province’s largest recreational forest, as authorities sign a new agreement ensuring its upkeep until 2029. The deal guarantees maintenance for 2.5 million trees and 80 km of trails, benefiting walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Area Size | 800 hectares |
| Number of Trees | 2.5 million |
| Trails (Walking/Cycling) | 80 kilometers |
| Management Period | Until 2029 |
| Parties Involved | Province of Zuid-Holland, Staatsbosbeheer, Alphen aan den Rijn, Waddinxveen, Zoetermeer |
| Location | Bentwoud, Zuid-Holland |
| Recreational Features | Walking paths, mountain bike routes, relaxation zones |
The province of Zuid-Holland, along with Staatsbosbeheer and local municipalities, oversees the management and development of recreational areas like Bentwoud. Their role ensures sustainable access to nature while balancing ecological and public interests. This agreement reflects their commitment to maintaining green spaces for residents.
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Province, Staatsbosbeheer and municipalities sign renewed Bentwoud cooperation agreement
New agreements ensure that Bentwoud remains a good recreational area. The province of Zuid-Holland, Staatsbosbeheer and the municipalities of Alphen aan den Rijn, Waddinxveen and Zoetermeer sign an agreement for the management and maintenance of Bentwoud.
Bentwoud is with 800 hectares the largest contiguous recreational forest in the province. For the 2.5 million planted trees and about 80 kilometers of walking and cycling paths, good management of the area is very important. With this new agreement, the management is arranged until 2029.
One of our ABBA icons
For our municipality, Bentwoud is one of our ABBA icons (Archeon, Bentwoud, Boskoop, Avifauna). Alderman Relus Breeuwsma states that with the signing of this new cooperation agreement, we take an important step to further develop Bentwoud as a gateway to the Groene Hart. "This beautiful nature area has that potential, due to its location and the possibilities for recreation and nature development.”
Natural relaxation for everyone
As a mature and lively forest, Bentwoud offers relaxation in nature for everyone. With various paths and routes for walking, challenging mountain bike and training routes for sports enthusiasts and a recreation zone where rest and nature are central for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.