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Cranfield University

Planted: 23 March 2023
July 2023: Students. staff and Tree Keepers of Cranfield University. Credit: EW Europe

July 2023: Students. staff and Tree Keepers of Cranfield University. Credit: EW Europe

July 2023: Students. staff and Tree Keepers of Cranfield University. Credit: EW Europe

July 2023: Students. staff and Tree Keepers of Cranfield University. Credit: EW Europe

July 2023: Students. staff and Tree Keepers of Cranfield University. Credit: EW Europe

July 2023: Students. staff and Tree Keepers of Cranfield University. Credit: EW Europe

March 2023: Students and Staff of Cranfield University planting their Tiny Forest. Credit: EW Europe

March 2023: Students and Staff of Cranfield University planting their Tiny Forest. Credit: EW Europe

March 2023: Students and Staff of Cranfield University planting their Tiny Forest. Credit: EW Europe

March 2023: Students and Staff of Cranfield University planting their Tiny Forest. Credit: EW Europe

March 2023: Students and Staff of Cranfield University planting their Tiny Forest. Credit: EW Europe

March 2023: Students and Staff of Cranfield University planting their Tiny Forest. Credit: EW Europe

May 2024: the forest has grown! (Photo Credit: Becky Wishart)

May 2024: the forest has grown! (Photo Credit: Becky Wishart)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

This Tiny Forest Tiny Forest was planted on the 23rd of March, 2023 by the post-graduate students of Cranfield University. It was funded by the Forestry Commission under the Local Authority Treescape Fund, in collaboration with Central Bedfordshire Council. It has an outdoor seating area for the students and staff of Cranfield University to enjoy.

Led by: Earthwatch Europe

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78 Surveys Completed

45

Carbon
Storage

2

Pollinators
Timed Count

0

Butterflies
Timed Count

0

Butterfly
Species

18

Ground
Dwellers

10

Thermal
Comfort

1

FM: Infiltration
Rate

2

FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture

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Planting Information

Planted
By:
Volunteer Group, Earthwatch, University Staff & Students
Planting
Date:
23 March 2023
Planted
Area:
198m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
200 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, large-leaved(Tilia platyphyllos) | Maple, field(Acer campestre) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Cranfield University
  • Bedford
  • MK43 0TR
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 52.06658205,-0.63102201

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