Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Southmere Park's Tiny Forest is the first planted in the Thamesmead area. It is part of the Thamesmead Making Space for Nature and CLEVER Cities programmes; a partnership between Peabody, the Mayor of London and Groundwork. The Tiny Forest was designed by members of the local community, it is an amphitheatre shape with seating that overlooks the lake.
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
567 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
471
Carbon
Storage
Storage
17
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
3
Butterfly
Species
Species
7
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
38
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
10
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
13
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:
Local Residents, School Children, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
19 February 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
164 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Southmere Park
- Bazalgette Way
- London
- SE2 9TX
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.502237, 0.127549
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Landowner(s):