man walk past forst Boswachterij Dorst Netherlands 209 pm 251017_0051

On this quiet autumn day in the forest, leaves are falling from the trees and a man with a dog walks past my microphones. In the background, I can hear the sound of traffic and an electric train.

About the picture 🍂 Autumn Stroll in Boswachterij Dorst
This serene photograph captures a forest trail in Boswachterij Dorst during the heart of autumn. The path is blanketed with fallen leaves, creating a warm, earthy carpet that winds through dense woodland. Trees on either side display a mix of green and golden-yellow foliage, hinting at the seasonal transition. In the distance, two people walk leisurely along the trail, adding a sense of scale and quiet movement to the tranquil scene. On the right side of the image, a tripod with a microphone stands subtly among the trees. The overall a calm Dutch forest in October.

Boswachterij Dorst is a forested area covering 1,117 hectares, located east of Breda in the Netherlands.
Originally, the region was known as an expansive heathland with drifting sand dunes. In the early 19th century, the land was planted with Scots pine as part of an initiative to control sand drift and make the barren landscape more productive.

Around 1850, much of the young forest was cleared when the area was repurposed as a military training ground. Continuous exercises led to renewed sand drifts, and villages like Seters had to protect themselves from encroaching sand using oak coppice hedgerows.

In 1899, the area came under the management of Staatsbosbeheer (the Dutch Forestry Commission). From then on, it was replanted—mainly with pine trees—and officially named Boswachterij Dorst. For many years, forest management focused on timber production, but today the emphasis is on nature conservation and recreation.

The so-called clay pits in the forest are remnants of former brick factories in the villages Dorst and Rijen.” Clay was extracted here for the production of bricks and roof tiles. These pits now serve as valuable ecological niches for rare plant species such as yellow-green sedge and creeping winged pea.

Since the 1920s, Boswachterij Dorst has also been a recreational area. The most notable example is Natuurbad Surae, established in 1927 in a former clay pit. Although the swimming area was closed in 2006, the site has been returned to nature.

Date/time: october 17, 2025, 2:09 pm

Weather: 13 ºc, clouds 100%, wind W 7-13 km/h, 1025 hPa, humidity 87%, visibility 45 km, dew point 11 ºc, cloud ceiling 900 m.

Location; Prise D’eauweg, Boswachterij Dorst, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (Holland), Europe. GPS 51.60162 4.85993

Gear chain: Sennheiser mkh30/50 MS with pointed SSE 150º, in Rycote cyclone small, windjammer > Tascam FR-AV2. Noise floor ~42.9 dB, Post editing: Decoded Mid-side to STEREO. EQ correction for the blimp and limiter on -3 dB when necessary.

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