The Forest of Mosul, Iraq - in pictures

  • An aerial shot of the Forest of Mosul. Photo: Gardens and Forestry Department of the Municipality of Mosul
    An aerial shot of the Forest of Mosul. Photo: Gardens and Forestry Department of the Municipality of Mosul
  • Iraq’s Forest of Mosul is still recovering from the devastating three-year reign of ISIS. Photo: Mosul Eye
    Iraq’s Forest of Mosul is still recovering from the devastating three-year reign of ISIS. Photo: Mosul Eye
  • The Forest of Mosul. Photo: Mosul Eye
    The Forest of Mosul. Photo: Mosul Eye
  • Work to remove landmines and explosives is still under way. Photo: Mosul Eye
    Work to remove landmines and explosives is still under way. Photo: Mosul Eye
  • Last year, authorities planted more than 21,000 trees. Photo: Gardens and Forestry Department of the Municipality of Mosul
    Last year, authorities planted more than 21,000 trees. Photo: Gardens and Forestry Department of the Municipality of Mosul
  • More than 3,000 trees have been planted so far this year, out of a planned 10,000. Photo: Mosul Eye
    More than 3,000 trees have been planted so far this year, out of a planned 10,000. Photo: Mosul Eye
  • Only 60 per cent of the total area has been cleared and rehabilitated so far. Photo: Mosul Eye
    Only 60 per cent of the total area has been cleared and rehabilitated so far. Photo: Mosul Eye