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Fawdon Park

Planted: 14 February 2024
Februray 2024: Planting Day at Fawdon Park (Photo Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

Februray 2024: Planting Day at Fawdon Park (Photo Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Fawdon Road Tiny Forest was planted on 145h February 2024, in partnership with the North East Community Forest, Newcastle City Council, the Freemen of Newcastle and Living Woods CIC. 55 children from Fawdon Park Primary School were joined by local residents, representatives from Newcastle City Council, the Freemen, and a group of young people from the Prince’s Trust Achieve personal development programme.

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73 Surveys Completed

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64

Carbon
Storage

2

Pollinators
Timed Count

1

Butterflies
Timed Count

0

Butterfly
Species

0

Ground
Dwellers

4

Thermal
Comfort

1

FM: Infiltration
Rate

1

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:
Volunteer Group, Local Residents
Planting
Date:
14 February 2024
Planted
Area:
206m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
1241 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | 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) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Maple, field(Acer campestre) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Fawdon Road
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • NE3 2QD
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.01683626379975,-1.6515345561148755
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Landowner(s):

New Castle City Council
The Freeman of Newcastle