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Pentland View Park Wee Forest

Planted: 21 March 2023
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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Pentland View Park’s Wee Forest was planted on 21 March 2023 by local residents and volunteers, alongside several Primary School classes from the local schools. It is located in Pentland View Park and was funded by NatureScot, in collaboration with the City of Edinburgh Council who provided the land.

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Citizen Science Surveys

118 Surveys Completed

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74

Carbon
Storage

3

Pollinators
Timed Count

2

Butterflies
Timed Count

3

Butterfly
Species

12

Ground
Dwellers

12

Thermal
Comfort

7

FM: Infiltration
Rate

4

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, Local Residents, School Children
Planting
Date:
21 March 2023
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
0m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
76 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Aspen(Populus tremula) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Pine, scots(Pinus sylvestris) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • 44 Pentland View
  • Currie
  • EH14 5QB
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.895562036788526, -3.3139764179268703

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