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Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Newbury's first Tiny Forests were planted on 26 March 2021, in the fields next to Moor Lane in Speen. At this location we have planted two identically-shaped Tiny Forests next to each other, but each one has undergone a different soil preparation method. The Northern site (funded by the DEFRA Green Recovery Challenge Fund) was fully excavated to 1 metre, whereas the southern site (funded by Thames Water) was rotavated to 30cm. We will be monitoring the two sites closely to see if the different soil preparation methods have an effect on the growth and development of the forests.
Funded By:
Land Owner:
Upcoming Events
How can I get involved with this forest?
- Volunteer or become a Tree Keeper – Volunteer to help care for this Tiny Forest with opportunities ranging from surveying to maintaining the forest. Get in touch to take part.
- Survey this Tiny Forest – Help scientists collect data on the benefits a Tiny Forest can provide, such as how much carbon is captured and the biodiversity of the forest. Get in touch to take part.
- Events – Find out what’s on for children and adults in the Upcoming Events box.
- Support Tiny Forest – Help support ongoing community engagement and activity at this forest by donating to the project.
Planted
By:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
26 March 2021
Planted
Area:
202m2
Classroom
Area:
21m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Species Planted in the Forest:
Alder(Alnus glutinosa) |
Alder buckthorn(Frangula alnus) |
Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) |
Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) |
Birch, silver(Betula pendula) |
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) |
Oak, english(Quercus robur) |
Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) |
Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) |
Willow, goat(Salix caprea) |
Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)
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