Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Schoolchildren took part in a science day at Crewe’s first Tiny Forest to help mark the official opening of the small woodland, created by The Guinness Partnership and Earthwatch. The planned community planting day for this Tiny Forest was cancelled due to Storm Eunice, so the forest was planted by landscape contractors, and the public launch postponed. Kieran Mullan, the MP for Crewe and Nantwich, and the Mayor of Crewe, Cllr Tom Dunlop cut the ribbon before the 10 and 11-year-olds took part in their outdoor learning. Year Six pupils from Underwood West Academy set to work monitoring the health of the saplings. They studied the butterflies, bees and bugs, and learned how the trees will be helping the environment by storing carbon and water.
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
119 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
102
Carbon
Storage
Storage
2
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
1
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterfly
Species
Species
4
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
4
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
2
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
4
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:
Corporate Employees, Local Residents, Earthwatch, Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
23 February 2022
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
0m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
314 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder buckthorn(Frangula alnus) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | 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)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Frank Bott Avenue
- Crewe
- CW1 3RW
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 53.110708,-2.457967
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03031231890
Landowner(s):