March 2021: Barnsley's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Barnsley Council)
March 2021: Path through the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Linda Scott. Barnsley Council)
March 2021: Saplings (Photo credit Linda Scott. Barnsley Council)
March 2021: Tagged saplings (Photo credit Barnsley Council)
March 2021: Volunteer planters (Photo credit Barnsley Council)
October 2023: Tiny Forest Brickpond is growing! (Photo Credit: Ian Preddy)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Barnsley's first Tiny Forest was planted on 26 March 2021 in Brickpond, Goldthorpe funded by Barnsley Council. Landscapers and local volunteers from the council helped to plant the saplings (in line with Covid restrictions). The design features two outdoor classroom areas at each end, with a path through the forest, joining them together.
Be a Science Superhero
To access all our surveys and instructions on how to take part for this Tiny Forest, click the link to the left or scan the QR code with your mobile (each QR is unique to each forest). Find out more about Tiny Forest research
Citizen Science Surveys
79 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
55
Carbon
Storage
Storage
0
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
1
Butterfly
Species
Species
5
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
11
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
2
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
5
FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture
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:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
26 March 2021
Planted
Area:
204m2
Classroom
Area:
39m2
Featured
Pathways:
Yes
Tallest
Tree:
153 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Maple, field(Acer campestre) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Spindle(Euonymus europaea) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Brickpond
- Furlong Road
- Goldthorpe
- Rotherham
- S63 9EL
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 53.526000, -1.309611
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Barnsley Council 0774 116 8798
Landowner(s):