Scheveningse Bosjes, Urban forest park in The Hague, Netherlands.
Scheveningse Bosjes is a woodland park that spreads across rolling dune terrain between The Hague and Scheveningen with wide paths, dense tree cover, and a central water body. The forest offers different plant communities and growing spaces that frame the pathways and create a varied walking experience.
The land remained bare until the 17th century due to overgrazing and wind-driven sand that prevented tree growth. Reforestation efforts that followed gradually transformed the barren dune landscape into the wooded area we see today.
The park holds several memorials such as the Indies Monument and the England Navigators Memorial that mark important historical connections. These commemorations are scattered along the forest paths and speak to the people and events tied to this place.
The park can be accessed through multiple entry points located along different streets including Arie van der Spuyweg and Adriaan Goedkooplaan. Wear sturdy shoes since the paths cross dune terrain and the ground can be uneven in places.
Horse-drawn carts rather than tractors are used for forest maintenance to protect the delicate soil and plant life. This traditional method of woodland care is still practiced here today.
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