Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Ponteland Tiny Forest was planted in partnership with Bellway. The Tiny Forest was planted by a group from Percy Headley Foundation, school children from Ponteland High School and Bellway employees.
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
146 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
112
Carbon
Storage
Storage
2
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterfly
Species
Species
5
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
15
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
5
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
7
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, School Children, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
16 March 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
226 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Common privet(Ligustrum vulgare) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Spindle(Euonymus europaea) | Wayfaring tree(Viburnum lantana)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Eland Lane
- Eland Lane
- Ponteland
- NE20 9UZ
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 55.054037, -1.738620
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Landowner(s):