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Parkhead, West Calder

Planted: 17 March 2022
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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

This WeeForest sits at the back of the high school playing field, next to the railway tracks and railway bridge.

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155 Surveys Completed

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76

Carbon
Storage

6

Pollinators
Timed Count

10

Butterflies
Timed Count

2

Butterfly
Species

13

Ground
Dwellers

13

Thermal
Comfort

16

FM: Infiltration
Rate

9

FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture

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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, School Children
Planting
Date:
17 March 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
0m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
96 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | 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:

  • Harburn Road
  • West Calder
  • West Lothian
  • EH55 8AH
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.853687,-3.565495
  • 0131 445 4025 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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