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Mentmore Recreation Ground

Planted: 17 December 2022
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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

This Tiny Forest was planted by community volunteers and in partnership with Dunstable Town Council who own the land. It was funded by the Forestry Commission through the local authority treescape fund, gained through support from Central Bedfordshire Council.
Led by: Earthwatch Europe

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Citizen Science Surveys

173 Surveys Completed

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142

Carbon
Storage

2

Pollinators
Timed Count

1

Butterflies
Timed Count

3

Butterfly
Species

12

Ground
Dwellers

4

Thermal
Comfort

3

FM: Infiltration
Rate

3

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...

Planting Information

Planted
By:
Volunteer Group, Earthwatch, Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
17 December 2022
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
18m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
283 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Box, common(Buxus sempervirens) | Buckthorn, purging(Rhamnus cathartica) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Mentmore Cres
  • Dunstable
  • LU6 3NN
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 51.871505, -0.512358
  • To report anti-social behaviour please call the police on 101 and please report any damage to Dunstable Town Council: 01582 513000.

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