• February 2021: Glasgow's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)

  • February 2021: Soil preparation (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)

  • February 2021: Path through the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)

  • February 2021: Avenue End saplings (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)

  • February 2021: Tiny Forest plaque (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)

Planted: 19 February 2021

Led by: Earthwatch Europe

Avenue End, Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Design Document

Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Scotland's first Tiny Forest was planted on 19 February 2021 in Avenue End Rd in Easterhouse, Glasgow. It was part-funded by the OVO Foundation and the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund. The Tiny Forest is in partnership with Glasgow City Council and the Seven Lochs Project and is being looked after by local volunteers and school children.
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Planting Information

Planted
By:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
19 February 2021
Planted
Area:
206m2
Classroom
Area:
22m2
Featured
Pathways:
Yes
Species Planted in the Forest: Alder(Alnus glutinosa)  |  Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris)  |  Birch, downy(Betula pubescens)  |  Birch, silver(Betula pendula)  |  Broom(Cytisus scoparius)  |  Cherry, wild(Prunus avium)  |  Dog Rose(Rosa canina)  |  Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra)  |  Gorse(Ulex europaeus)  |  Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna)  |  Hazel(Corylus avellana)  |  Heather(Calluna vulgaris)  |  Holly(Ilex aquifolium)  |  Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata)  |  Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea)  |  Pine, scots(Pinus sylvestris)
{ lat: 55.87517, lng: -4.16034 }& { lat: 55.87529, lng: -4.16019 }& { lat: 55.8753, lng: -4.16008 }& { lat: 55.87529, lng: -4.16007 }& { lat: 55.87517, lng: -4.16004 }& { lat: 55.87513, lng: -4.16018 }& { lat: 55.87516, lng: -4.16023 }& { lat: 55.87514, lng: -4.1603 }& { lat: 55.87517, lng: -4.16034 },

Tiny Forest Location:

  • Avenue End Road
  • Glasgow
  • G33 5PH
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 55.875250, -4.160222
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