December 2021: Littlemore's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Sam Chick. Junction Eleven)
December 2021: A volunteer holding a holly sapling (Photo credit Sam Chick. Junction Eleven)
December 2021: A volunteer planting a tree sapling (Photo credit Sam Chick. Junction Eleven)
July 2022: Littlemore Tiny Forest after 8 months of growth (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
July 2022: Citizen scientists monitor the growth and biodiversity of the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
July 2022: Citizen scientists monitor the growth and biodiversity of the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
August 2023: Tiny Forest is growing! (Photo credit: Goodgym, Anwen Greenaway)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Oxford's second Tiny Forest was planted on 6 December 2021 by local residents and volunteers. It was funded by MINI, in collaboration with Oxford City 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
234 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
149
Carbon
Storage
Storage
4
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
1
Butterfly
Species
Species
27
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
31
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
13
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
7
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:
Volunteer Group, Local Residents
Planting
Date:
06 December 2021
Planted
Area:
206m2
Classroom
Area:
39m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
458 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | 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, large-leaved(Tilia platyphyllos) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Littlemore
- Sandford Road
- Oxford
- OX4 4XN
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.718875,-1.231499
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01865 901000
Landowner(s):