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Citrine Park

Planted: 16 November 2021
November 2021: Wirral's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Wirral's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: School children planting tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: School children planting tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

May 2022: Tiny forest is growing! (Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe)

May 2022: Tiny forest is growing! (Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Wirral's first Tiny Forest was planted on 16 November 2021 by local school students. It is located in Citrine Park and was funded by DEFRA, in collaboration with Wirral Borough Council who provided the land.

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Citizen Science Surveys

142 Surveys Completed

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99

Carbon
Storage

2

Pollinators
Timed Count

2

Butterflies
Timed Count

2

Butterfly
Species

7

Ground
Dwellers

12

Thermal
Comfort

9

FM: Infiltration
Rate

8

FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture

Help Needed: Become a Tree Keeper

Want to care for nature, connect with your community, and expand your skills? Support this Tiny Forest by becoming a volunteer Tree Keeper! Get involved in:

  • Maintenance (weeding and litter picking in this Tiny Forest)
  • Community Engagement (inspire local people to join in)
  • Science (counting butterflies, measuring trees, and more!)

You decide the activities and how often to do them, either on your own or with fellow Tree Keepers. Earthwatch is here to support you every step of the way! Once you complete the signup form, you will be added to our regular communications with all the latest on Tiny Forests and how you can help. What are you waiting for...

Planting Information

Planted
By:
School Children
Planting
Date:
16 November 2021
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
0m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
450 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Citrine Park
  • Oakdale Road
  • Wirral
  • CH44 7HS
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 53.407195,-3.026452
  • 0151 606 2004

Landowner(s):