December 2021: Kirklees' first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
December 2021: Volunteers preparing the planting area (Photo credit Julie Smith. Yorkshire Sport Foundation)
December 2021: Classroom area for outdoor learning (Photo credit Julie Smith. Yorkshire Sport Foundation)
June 2022: The Kirklees Tiny Forest after 7 months of growth (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
June 2022: The Kirklees Tiny Forest after 7 months of growth (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
June 2022: A portable weather station set up by Earthwatch Europe for a citizen science day. (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
August 2023: Tiny Forest is growing! (Photo credit: Council)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Kirklee's first Tiny Forest was planted on 8 December 2021 by local school children. It was funded by OVO Foundation and Kirklees 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
151 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
113
Carbon
Storage
Storage
3
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterfly
Species
Species
12
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
6
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
7
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
8
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:
08 December 2021
Planted
Area:
209m2
Classroom
Area:
34m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
252 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Maple, field(Acer campestre) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Spindle(Euonymus europaea) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Harpe Inge Open Space
- Dalton
- Kirklees
- HD5 9RB
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 53.652280,-1.748164
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01484 221000
Landowner(s):