Dutch Forest Centers Shutting Down | Amsterdam News

The Dutch forestry service is shutting down all seven visitor centers by 2027 to focus on core nature conservation — these centers, drawing 1.3 million visitors yearly, have been losing money since 2014 when central funding vanished. The move affects 23 staff and 350 volunteers, though no one’s being forced out; public engagement will shift to local, digital formats. One center, Almeerderhout, is closing sooner — July 26, 2026 — after its café shut down and attendance plummeted. The final plan, including staff input by October, aims to balance public access with fiscal responsibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c27a8b89feb3f2f