Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Tiny Forest site description (max. 150 characters) Lochshore Wee forest is situated in Kilburnie on the edge of a redundant rugby field, but which is well used by dog walkers and other members of the community. The site is in easy walking distance to Garnock Community campus, Kilburnie Loch,and Garnock visitor and community hub. The wee forest compliments this area which has other diverse natural aspects to it, such as the fresh water loch with grassland and marshland areas.
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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:
Volunteer Group, Local Residents
Planting
Date:
20 March 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
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Featured
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Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Aspen(Populus tremula) | Bilberry(Vaccinium myrtillus) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Maple, field(Acer campestre) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Pine, scots(Pinus sylvestris) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Wild rasperry(Rubus idaeus) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)
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Tiny Forest Location:
- Caledonian Road
- Beith
- KA14 3BE
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 55.744693, -4.669491
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