Monument to the Foresters, War memorial in Sonian Forest, Uccle, Belgium.
Monument to the Foresters is a stone circle made of puddingstone, built with a central dolmen at its heart and eleven upright stones surrounding it. Each standing stone bears the name of a forest ranger who fell during the war, creating both a physical and commemorative arrangement.
Built in 1920, the memorial commemorates eleven forest rangers who gave their lives during World War I. The stone circle represents a post-war effort to honor workers from a profession that paid a heavy price during the conflict.
The memorial reflects how deeply forest rangers were valued in Belgian society, their sacrifice woven into the landscape where they once worked. Walking among the stones, you sense the respect the community holds for those who cared for these woodlands.
The site sits near the Groenendael equestrian area along the Grasdelle path and is easy to reach on foot through the surrounding woodland. Parking is available and free at nearby access points, making it straightforward to visit any day of the week.
The inscriptions on the cover stone are written in French, reflecting the linguistic identity of this part of Belgium. This choice reveals how language and memory are intertwined in the way different communities choose to remember their losses.
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