Skip to main content

West Berkshire Community Hospital

Planted: 26 November 2021
November 2021: Thatcham's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Thatcham's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Volunteers after planting the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

November 2021: Volunteers after planting the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)

May 2023: Tiny Forest is growing! (Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe)

May 2023: Tiny Forest is growing! (Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe)

Report Maintenance
Upload Your Photos
Record Activity

Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Thatcham's first Tiny Forest was planted on 26 November 2021 by local volunteers, hospital staff and patients. It was funded by DEFRA, in collaboration with the West Berkshire Community Hospital Trust who provided the land. There is an outdoor classroom area that can be used by staff, patients and visitors of the hospital.

Led by: Earthwatch Europe

Start Surveying this Tiny Forest

Scan or Click Me

Be a Science Superhero

To access all our surveys and instructions on how to take part for this Tiny Forest, click the link to the left or scan the QR code with your mobile (each QR is unique to each forest). Find out more about Tiny Forest research

Access Resources

Citizen Science Surveys

33 Surveys Completed

View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.

27

Tree
Measurement

0

Pollinators
Timed Count

0

Butterflies
Timed Count

0

Butterfly
Species

3

Ground
Dwellers

0

Thermal
Comfort

2

FM: Infiltration
Rate

1

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
Planting
Date:
26 November 2021
Planted
Area:
196m2
Classroom
Area:
35m2
Featured
Pathways:
Yes
Tallest
Tree:
133 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Gorse(Ulex europaeus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, large-leaved(Tilia platyphyllos) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis)

Funded By:

Tiny Forest Location:

  • West Berkshire Community Hospital
  • London Road
  • Benham Hill
  • Thatcham
  • RG18 3AS
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 51.405195,-1.292495

  • 01635 273322

Landowner(s):