( INBO.M.2008.04 ) This book presents an impression of the state-of-the-art of ecological restoration in Flanders, as ecological restoration has become more and more important in the Flemish nature conservation policy during the last two decades. Flanders is one of the most densely populated regions of the world. Consequently its natural environment has been, and still is, under large pressure. After a short introduction on the legal framework for ecological restoration of nature areas in Flanders, some of the most important Flemish restoration projects, both successes and failures, are presented in this book. 160 p.