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Orkney Road

Planted: 22 October 2021
June 2023: Glasgow's fifth Tiny Forest in full bloom

June 2023: Glasgow's fifth Tiny Forest in full bloom

June 2023: Glasgow's fifth Tiny Forest in full bloom

June 2023: Glasgow's fifth Tiny Forest in full bloom

October 2021: Glasgow's fifth Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

October 2021: Glasgow's fifth Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

October 2021: Volunteers laying out the tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

October 2021: Volunteers laying out the tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

October 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

October 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

October 2021: Volunteers spreading the mulch layer (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

October 2021: Volunteers spreading the mulch layer (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Glasgow's fifth Tiny Forest was planted on 22 October 2021 by local residents and volunteers, alongside employees of BlackRock. It is located in Govan and was funded by BlackRock, in collaboration with Glasgow City Council who provided the land. This Tiny Forest is one of four that have been specially planted in Glasgow ahead of COP26.

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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

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95 Surveys Completed

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75

Carbon
Storage

1

Pollinators
Timed Count

0

Butterflies
Timed Count

1

Butterfly
Species

3

Ground
Dwellers

3

Thermal
Comfort

7

FM: Infiltration
Rate

5

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:
Volunteer Group, Local Residents
Planting
Date:
22 October 2021
Planted
Area:
155m2
Classroom
Area:
0m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
97 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Bilberry(Vaccinium myrtillus) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Heather(Calluna vulgaris) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Juniper(Juniperus communis) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Pine, scots(Pinus sylvestris) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Orkney Road
  • Govan
  • Glasgow
  • G51 2DB
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.860518,-4.308922
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