Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh

Planted: 24 February 2022

Schoolchildren at the Queen Margaret Wee Forest planting. Photo credit Patrick Boxall

Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Queen Margaret Univeristy’s Wee Forest was planted in February 2022 by university staff, students and pupils from local primary schools. It is located within the grounds of the university and was funded by NatureScot. There is an outdoor classroom area which will form part of the outdoor learning hub for students.

Led by: NatureScot

Start Surveying this Tiny Forest

Scan or Click Me

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

Access Resources

Citizen Science Surveys

366 Surveys Completed

Export Data

View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.

254

Carbon
Storage

3

Pollinators
Timed Count

0

Butterflies
Timed Count

1

Butterfly
Species

21

Ground
Dwellers

46

Thermal
Comfort

20

FM: Infiltration
Rate

21

FM: Compaction
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...

Become a Tree Keeper