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The Delph

Planted: 17 November 2021
November 2021: Wirral's second Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Wirral's second Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: School children planting tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: School children planting tree saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: The new tree saplings in the ground (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: The new tree saplings in the ground (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

May 2022: working in the Tiny Forest (Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe)

May 2022: working in the Tiny Forest (Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Wirral's second Tiny Forest was planted on 17 November 2021 by local school students. It is located in The Delph and was funded by OVO Foundation, in collaboration with Wirral Borough Council who provided the land. There is an outdoor classroom area that can be used by both schools and local residents.

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118 Surveys Completed

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82

Carbon
Storage

2

Pollinators
Timed Count

1

Butterflies
Timed Count

1

Butterfly
Species

8

Ground
Dwellers

8

Thermal
Comfort

8

FM: Infiltration
Rate

8

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:
17 November 2021
Planted
Area:
207m2
Classroom
Area:
32m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
165 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | 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)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • The Delph
  • Wallasey
  • Wirral
  • CH45 5DW
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 53.424427,-3.042737
  • 0151 606 2004

Landowner(s):