Welcome to our Tiny Forest
William Torbitt Primary School has planted the London Borough of Redbridge’s first Tiny Forest! Children at William Torbitt Primary School were able to plant 600 plants from 21 species including Heather, Holly, Rowan, Oak and Dog Rose. On Tuesday 15th March during British Science Week, each pupil in Year 3, 4 and 6 worked together to carefully plant a range of trees and shrubs to form a Tiny Forest. Back in February 2022, William Torbitt planted 5 trees provided by Redbridge Council and 250 from NatWest Bank. All of the trees will be logged towards the Queen’s Green Canopy Initiative designed to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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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:
School Children
Planting
Date:
15 March 2022
Planted
Area:
202m2
Classroom
Area:
55m2
Featured
Pathways:
Yes
Species Planted in the Forest:
Alder(Alnus glutinosa) |
Alder buckthorn(Frangula alnus) |
Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) |
Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) |
Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) |
Birch, silver(Betula pendula) |
Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) |
Broom(Cytisus scoparius) |
Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) |
Dog Rose(Rosa canina) |
Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) |
Hazel(Corylus avellana) |
Heather(Calluna vulgaris) |
Holly(Ilex aquifolium) |
Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) |
Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) |
Oak, english(Quercus robur) |
Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) |
Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) |
Willow, goat(Salix caprea) |
Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)
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