November 2021: Wolverhampton's second Tiny Forest (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
November 2021: Volunteers planting trees in the snow (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
June 2022: Moseley Road Tiny Forest after 8 months of growth (Photo Credit Earthwatch Europe)
June 2022: Moseley Road Tiny Forest after 8 months of growth (Photo Credit Earthwatch Europe)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Wolverhampton's second Tiny Forest was planted on 29 November 2021 by local school students. It is located in Bilston and was funded by DEFRA, in collaboration with Wolverhampton Council who provided the land. There is an outdoor classroom area that can be used by both schools and local residents.
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
20 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
11
Carbon
Storage
Storage
0
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterfly
Species
Species
0
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
6
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
0
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
3
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:
School Children
Planting
Date:
29 November 2021
Planted
Area:
204m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
110 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Bilberry(Vaccinium myrtillus) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | 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)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Moseley Road
- Bilston
- Wolverhampton
- WV14 6HZ
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 52.577909,-2.076385
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01902 551155
Landowner(s):