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Bowling Park School

Planted: 24 November 2021
November 2021: Bradford's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

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

November 2021: Volunteers ready to start planting trees (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Volunteers ready to start planting trees (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Children planting the last tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Children planting the last tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Bradford's first Tiny Forest was planted on 24 November 2021 by local school students. It is located in Bowling Park Primary School and was funded by DEFRA. There is an outdoor classroom area that can be used by school students for outdoor learning.

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39

Carbon
Storage

2

Pollinators
Timed Count

1

Butterflies
Timed Count

0

Butterfly
Species

19

Ground
Dwellers

8

Thermal
Comfort

8

FM: Infiltration
Rate

9

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:
24 November 2021
Planted
Area:
202m2
Classroom
Area:
43m2
Featured
Pathways:
Yes
Tallest
Tree:
123 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Gorse(Ulex europaeus) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Heather(Calluna vulgaris) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Bowling Park School
  • New Cross Street
  • West Bowling
  • Bradford
  • BD5 8BT
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 53.778685,-1.749937
  • 01274 770270

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