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
Cambridge's first public Tiny Forest Tiny Forest was planted on the 26th of March, 2022, by local council members and community residents. It is located in Five Trees community space and was funded by the Forestry Commission under the Local Authority Treescape Fund, in collaboration with Cambridge City Council who provided the land.
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:
Volunteer Group, Local Residents, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
26 March 2022
Planted
Area:
201m2
Classroom
Area:
Featured
Pathways:
No
Species Planted in the Forest:
Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) |
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) |
Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) |
Hazel(Corylus avellana) |
Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) |
Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) |
Maple, field(Acer campestre) |
Oak, english(Quercus robur)
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