Controversial Felling of Betonbos in Groningen May Resume

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The controversial tree felling in the Betonbos (Concrete Forest) in the city of Groningen has been allowed to resume. The province halted the work two days ago because local residents reportedly spotted several protected species around the forest. The Betonbos is located near the city center of Groningen and has spontaneously developed over the past thirty years as more and more trees began to take root on or between the concrete slabs. An area …