Take part in Biodiversity Week 21 – 29 May 2022
To access the Biodiversity Surveys for this Tiny Forest either click the link to the left or scan the QR code with your mobile.
To access instructions on how to complete each Biodiversity Survey click the link below.
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Southmere Park's Tiny Forest is the first planted in the Thamesmead area. It is part of the Thamesmead Making Space for Nature and CLEVER Cities programmes; a partnership between Peabody, the Mayor of London and Groundwork. The Tiny Forest was designed by members of the local community, it is an amphitheatre shape with seating that overlooks the lake.
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:
19 February 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Species Planted in the Forest:
Alder(Alnus glutinosa) |
Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) |
Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) |
Birch, silver(Betula pendula) |
Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) |
Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) |
Dog Rose(Rosa canina) |
Elder(Sambucus nigra) |
Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) |
Hazel(Corylus avellana) |
Holly(Ilex aquifolium) |
Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) |
Oak, english(Quercus robur) |
Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) |
Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) |
Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) |
Willow, goat(Salix caprea) |
Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)
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