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East Pilton Park

Planted: 03 December 2021
December 2021: Edinburgh's third Wee Forest is planted (Photo credit The City of Edinburgh Council)

December 2021: Edinburgh's third Wee Forest is planted (Photo credit The City of Edinburgh Council)

December 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit The City of Edinburgh Council)

December 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit The City of Edinburgh Council)

December 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit The City of Edinburgh Council)

December 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit The City of Edinburgh Council)

June 2023: Tiny Forest is growing! (Photo Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

June 2023: Tiny Forest is growing! (Photo Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Edinburgh's third Wee Forest was planted on 3 December 2021 by employees of BlackRock and local volunteers. It was funded by BlackRock, in collaboration with City of Edinburgh Council who provided the land. There is an outdoor classroom area that can be used by both schools and local residents.

Led by: Earthwatch Europe

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123 Surveys Completed

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98

Carbon
Storage

1

Pollinators
Timed Count

1

Butterflies
Timed Count

1

Butterfly
Species

6

Ground
Dwellers

4

Thermal
Comfort

6

FM: Infiltration
Rate

6

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
Planting
Date:
03 December 2021
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
16m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
118 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Bilberry(Vaccinium myrtillus) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | 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)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • East Pilton Park
  • Edinburgh
  • EH5 2HX
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.973627,-3.226764

  • 0131 6081100

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