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Stropers b o s Projectarea Municipality border Welcome in the Stropersbos! History of the area What did the area look like before the project? Why this project? Stekene Sint-Gillis-Waas What happened during the project? 7KHÀUVWUHVXOWVZRRGODUNDQGKHDWKHUUHWXUQ Recreational activities in the Stropersbos 6WRULHVIURPWKHQDQGQRZ The area after LIFE Heath Dog-violet Water Violet Heather seedling Sphagnum Heather Welcome in the Stropersbos! Welcome in the Stropersbos! 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