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West Pilton Park

Planted: 14 October 2021
October 2021: Edinburgh's first Wee Forest is planted (Photo credit Ross Woodside)

October 2021: Edinburgh's first Wee Forest is planted (Photo credit Ross Woodside)

October 2021: First tree saplings ready to be planted (Photo credit Ross Woodside)

October 2021: First tree saplings ready to be planted (Photo credit Ross Woodside)

October 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit Ross Woodside)

October 2021: Volunteers planting the tree saplings (Photo credit Ross Woodside)

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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.
Led by: NatureScot

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145

Carbon
Storage

4

Pollinators
Timed Count

8

Butterflies
Timed Count

2

Butterfly
Species

3

Ground
Dwellers

8

Thermal
Comfort

12

FM: Infiltration
Rate

6

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:
Local Residents
Planting
Date:
14 October 2021
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
40m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
255 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, 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)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • West Pilton Park
  • West Pilton Avenue
  • Edinburgh
  • EH4 4BU
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.970752,-3.2481360

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