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Westerhope Park

Planted: 15 February 2024
Hard work at the Tiny Forest Planting Day February 2024 (Photo credit: Urban Green Newcastle)

Hard work at the Tiny Forest Planting Day February 2024 (Photo credit: Urban Green Newcastle)

Hard work at the Westerhope Park Tiny Forest February 2024 (Photo credit: Urban Green Newcastle)

Hard work at the Westerhope Park Tiny Forest February 2024 (Photo credit: Urban Green Newcastle)

Tiny Forest Tree tags (Photo Credit: Urban Green Newcastle)

Tiny Forest Tree tags (Photo Credit: Urban Green Newcastle)

Westerhope Park Tiny Forest February 2024 (Photo Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

Westerhope Park Tiny Forest February 2024 (Photo Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Westerhope Tiny Forest was planted on 15th February 2024, in partnership with the North East Community Forest, Newcastle City Council, Urban Green Newcastle and Living Woods CIC. Located behind the local bowling club, the Tiny forest was planted by 50 children from the local Beech Hill Primary School, 7 local residents, and enthusiastic staff from NECF and UGN.

Led by: Earthwatch Europe

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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, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
15 February 2024
Planted
Area:
206m2
Classroom
Area:
29m2
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No
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0 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | 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) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Westerhope Park
  • West Ave
  • Westerhope
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • NE5 5JH
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 54.99554591732452,-1.6900170733203423

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Landowner(s):

Urban Green Newcastle