Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Lewisham's first Tiny Forest was planted in Durham Hill, Downham, by the Mayor Damian Egan, and children from the nearby Good Shepherd Primary School. Lewisham's parks were recently rated as "outstanding" and their Tiny Forest builds on this tradition in the borough.
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:
Local Residents, School Children, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
28 February 2022
Planted
Area:
208m2
Classroom
Area:
41m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Species Planted in the Forest:
Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) |
Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) |
Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) |
Birch, silver(Betula pendula) |
Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) |
Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) |
Dog Rose(Rosa canina) |
Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) |
Hazel(Corylus avellana) |
Holly(Ilex aquifolium) |
Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) |
Oak, english(Quercus robur) |
Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) |
Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis)
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