Vrijbos
Belgium, West Flanders
- Wildlife watching
- Children's play
natural landscape in Houthulst, Belgium
- The forest is home to a Belgian military cemetery established after World War I.
- The forest was nearly destroyed during World War I and has since been partially replanted.
Rules and access
What Vrijbos asks of visitors. Rules come from the park authority.
Allowed
What you might see
Wildlife and plants recorded in the park. Watch from a distance; leave no trace.
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus · Uncommon
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major · Rare
Bats
Bats · Common
Green woodpecker
Picus viridis · Common
Various songbirds
Various songbirds · Common
Getting there and planning
Nearest city: Houthulst
Park facts
- Designation
- Nature reserve