Aubange launches call for interest to create a willow nursery in Clémarais

The City and the Saulenvie association are seeking volunteers to plant, maintain, and harvest willow to revive the local industry.

Generic image of willow branches being woven into a basket, with a blurred background of a green field in Wallonia.
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Generic image of willow branches being woven into a basket, with a blurred background of a green field in Wallonia.

The City of Aubange, in partnership with the Saulenvie association, is launching a call for expressions of interest to create a willow nursery on the municipal site of Clémarais.

This project aims to enhance a local natural resource and revive traditional know-how, particularly in basketry, by relaunching the willow sector in Gaume.
The City and the Saulenvie association are looking for participants, whether they are basket makers, artisans, gardeners, nature enthusiasts, or simply interested in this local initiative. Several forms of participation are envisioned: planting, maintenance, harvesting and processing of willow, organizing workshops, or sharing knowledge.
All skills, ideas, and goodwill are welcome to bring this citizen project to life.
To express your interest or obtain more information, please contact the Environment Department of the City of Aubange.
Based on information from the official source: Ville d’Aubange (20/10/2026)