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Colinton Mains Park, Edinburgh

Planted: 23 March 2022
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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Colinton Mains Park Wee Forest was planted in March 2022 by local school students and the local community. It is located to the western edge of the Park and was funded by NatureScot. There is an outdoor classroom area that can be used by school students for outdoor learning.

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130 Surveys Completed

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77

Carbon
Storage

2

Pollinators
Timed Count

4

Butterflies
Timed Count

0

Butterfly
Species

11

Ground
Dwellers

16

Thermal
Comfort

18

FM: Infiltration
Rate

2

FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture

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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:
Volunteer Group, Local Residents, School Children
Planting
Date:
23 March 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
20m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
257 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Gorse(Ulex europaeus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Pine, scots(Pinus sylvestris) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Colinton Mains Park
  • 223 Oxgangs Road North
  • Edinburgh
  • EH13 9ED
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.910308,-3.2288665
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