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Durmevallei is sparking serious political heat

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Nature versus farming exploded in Waasmunster — Durmevallei is sparking serious political heat

FACTS

  • Waasmunster issued a negative opinion on phase 2 of the Durmevallei spatial plan
  • The local government says the plan would sacrifice 239 hectares of farmland for 300 hectares of extra nature
  • A Groen councillor and alderman Poppe clashed heavily in council, while the mayor kept backing the negative advice

TAKEAWAY

This file shows how quickly environmental policy turns into a local fight over land and future.

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