March 2021: Tiny Forest planting day (Photo credit Thames Water)
March 2021: Thames Water volunteers (Photo credit Thames Water)
March 2021: Thames Water staff planting (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
March 2021: Tagged saplings (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
March 2021: Tiny Forest deer fencing (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
May 2023: Tiny Forest is growing! (Photo credit Rich Harrison)
May 2023: Tiny Forest has grown! (Photo credit Rich Harrison)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Newbury's first Tiny Forests were planted on 26 March 2021, in the fields next to Moor Lane in Speen. At this location we have planted two identically-shaped Tiny Forests next to each other, but each one has undergone a different soil preparation method. The Northern site (funded by the DEFRA Green Recovery Challenge Fund) was fully excavated to 1 metre, whereas the southern site (funded by Thames Water) was rotavated to 30cm. We will be monitoring the two sites closely to see if the different soil preparation methods have an effect on the growth and development of the forests.
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
375 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
245
Carbon
Storage
Storage
9
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
6
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterfly
Species
Species
42
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
40
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
20
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
9
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:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
26 March 2021
Planted
Area:
202m2
Classroom
Area:
21m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
350 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Alder buckthorn(Frangula alnus) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Moor Lane
- Speen
- Newbury
- RG14 1RU
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.405050,-1.341114
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Thames Water
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Landowner(s):