Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Edinburgh's first Wee Forest was planted on 14 October 2021 by local residents and volunteers, alongside three Primary School classes from the local schools. It is located in West Pilton Park and was funded by NatureScot, in collaboration with the City of Edinburgh 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
194 Surveys Completed
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145
Carbon
Storage
Storage
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4
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
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8
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
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2
Butterfly
Species
Species
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3
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
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8
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
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12
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
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6
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:
Local Residents
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Planting
Date:
14 October 2021
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Planted
Area:
200m2
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Classroom
Area:
40m2
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Featured
Pathways:
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Tallest
Tree:
255 cm
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Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Gorse(Ulex europaeus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Pine, scots(Pinus sylvestris) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)
Funded By:
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Tiny Forest Location:
- West Pilton Park
- West Pilton Avenue
- Edinburgh
- EH4 4BU
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 55.970752,-3.2481360
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Landowner(s):
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