Staphorst students lead tree-planting initiative to boost local nature
Around 200 students from Staphorst planted 850 trees in De Zwarte Dennen nature area, marking the end of the 2025-2026 Tree Planting Season. The event, supported by local volunteers, highlights community efforts to enhance green spaces and engage youth in environmental action.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | De Zwarte Dennen, Staphorst |
| Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Number of trees planted | 850 (300 English oaks, 300 lindens, 250 elms) |
| Number of student volunteers | 200 (grades 7 and 8) |
| Supporting organizations | Staatsbosbeheer, Staphorst Forestry Commission |
| Theme of the year | Enjoying life with trees |
| Notable participant | Municipal councillor Jan Carlo Bos |
The municipality of Staphorst, in collaboration with Staatsbosbeheer, organizes Tree Planting Day to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement. This initiative reflects the local government’s commitment to sustainable development and engaging younger generations in nature conservation.
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Students plant new trees on Tree Planting Day
In the municipality of Staphorst, Tree Planting Day was celebrated on Thursday, March 19. Around 850 new trees were planted in the De Zwarte Dennen nature area. About 200 students helped plant approximately 300 English oaks, 300 linden trees, and 250 elms that day. Municipal councillor Jan Carlo Bos also lent a hand.
Most of the students came from grades 7 and 8 of primary schools in the municipality of Staphorst. During their walk through the forest to the planting site, the students were given a scavenger hunt, and they were also offered hot chocolate by the cheese factory in Rouveen.
National Tree Planting Day
National Tree Planting Day marks the end of the 2025-2026 Tree Planting Season. This year’s theme is: Enjoying life with trees. Tree Planting Day has been celebrated in the Staphorst Forestry Commission since at least the 1960s. Many of the trees standing here were planted by schoolchildren. The event is made possible by volunteers from Staatsbosbeheer and the forest ranger.