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
Ponteland Tiny Forest was planted in partnership with Bellway. The Tiny Forest was planted by a group from Percy Headley Foundation, school children from Ponteland High School and Bellway employees.
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:
Corporate Employees, School Children, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
16 March 2022
Planted
Area:
200m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Species Planted in the Forest:
Alder(Alnus glutinosa) |
Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) |
Birch, silver(Betula pendula) |
Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) |
Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) |
Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) |
Common privet(Ligustrum vulgare) |
Dog Rose(Rosa canina) |
Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) |
Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) |
Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) |
Hazel(Corylus avellana) |
Holly(Ilex aquifolium) |
Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) |
Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) |
Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) |
Spindle(Euonymus europaea) |
Wayfaring tree(Viburnum lantana)
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