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.
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
99 Surveys Completed
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72
Carbon
Storage
Storage
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0
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
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0
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
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2
Butterfly
Species
Species
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6
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
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8
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
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6
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
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5
FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture
Colour & Texture
Visit our Get Involved page to find out how can you take part in activities at this Tiny Forest and join our Tree Keeper network.
Get Involved
Planting Information
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Planted
By:
School Children
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Planting
Date:
16 November 2021
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Planted
Area:
205m2
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Classroom
Area:
0m2
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Featured
Pathways:
No
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Tallest
Tree:
180 cm
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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)
Funded By:
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Tiny Forest Location:
- Citrine Park
- Oakdale Road
- Wirral
- CH44 7HS
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 53.407195,-3.026452
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0151 606 2004
Landowner(s):
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