Arboretum Tervuren, Arboretum in Tervuren, Belgium.

Arboretum Tervuren is a 100-hectare geographic arboretum in the Sonian Forest near Tervuren, divided into about twenty numbered parcels east of the main path for North American forests and twenty west for Europe, Asia and North Africa. Each parcel reproduces a regional forest, separated by grassy clearings, avenues and ponds, and holds 465 species, including 155 conifers and 310 broadleaves.

The arboretum was established in 1902 by Professor Charles Bommer on former royal land. Its creation coincided with a period when European institutions were actively documenting plant diversity from across the globe.

The site reflects early 20th-century European interests in global plant collection and forest study. Visitors can observe how trees from distant continents are displayed side by side for direct comparison.

Numbered posts throughout the grounds correspond to tree information accessible via mobile device while walking. The terrain is varied with slopes, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring all sections.

The grounds recreate actual forest landscapes from different continents to show how natural woodlands appear and feel in their original settings. Many visitors pass through distinct forest ecosystems without realizing they have moved from one continental habitat to another.