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High Park Cross

Planted: 09 November 2022
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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Highpark Cross Tiny Forest was planted on 9th November 2022, in partnership with the Housing Executive, supported by the Queen's Green Canopy. The Tiny Forest was planted by children from Black Mountain Primary School, and was opened by the Lord Lieutenant for Belfast.

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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:
School Children, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
09 November 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
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Area:
50m2
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Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Bilberry(Vaccinium myrtillus) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Gorse(Ulex europaeus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Heather(Calluna vulgaris) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Juniper(Juniperus communis) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • High Park Cross
  • Belfast
  • BT13 3RY
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 54.601504, -5.978310

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