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Western Park, Ashby de la Zouche

Planted: 30 November 2023
Planting Day November 2023 (Credit: Earthwatch Europe)
Tiny Forest Western Park (Credit: Earthwatch Europe)
Tiny Forest Planting Day (Credit: Earthwatch Europe)
Planting Day Ashby de la Zouche (Credit: Earthwatch Europe)
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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

This Tiny Forest was planted by school children from Willesley Primary and local community members on a well-used park in Ashby. The area of park selected becomes unusable in wet conditions and our hope is that the Tiny Forest will help regulate the wet conditions at certain times of year. The Tiny Forest was funded by Ashby Town Council as part of the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and The National Forest Company. The planting day was a wonderful celebration, bringing together local primary school students, local community members and representatives of the councils.

Led by: Earthwatch Europe

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62

Carbon
Storage

1

Pollinators
Timed Count

1

Butterflies
Timed Count

0

Butterfly
Species

1

Ground
Dwellers

5

Thermal
Comfort

3

FM: Infiltration
Rate

4

FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture

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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:
Local Residents, School Children
Planting
Date:
30 November 2023
Planted
Area:
206m2
Classroom
Area:
25m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
90 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Alder buckthorn(Frangula alnus) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Buckthorn, purging(Rhamnus cathartica) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Western Park
  • Ashby-de-la-Zouch
  • LE65 2FB
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 52.7398493, -1.4785701

  • 01530 416961

Landowner(s):

Ashby Town Council