Welcome to our Tiny Forest
This Tiny Forest Tiny Forest was planted on the 27th of February, 2023 by the students of Brooklands Middle School. It was funded by the Forestry Commission under the Local Authority Treescape Fund, in collaboration with Central Bedfordshire Council.
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
94 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
81
Carbon
Storage
Storage
2
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterfly
Species
Species
6
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
0
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
2
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
3
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:
School Children, Earthwatch, Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
27 February 2023
Planted
Area:
197m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
250 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | 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) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, large-leaved(Tilia platyphyllos) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Maple, field(Acer campestre) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Brooklands Dr
- Leighton Buzzard
- LU7 3PF
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.9141624, -0.6451367
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Landowner(s):