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Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Birmingham's first Tiny Forest was planted on 2 March 2021 in Perry Common. It was funded by the OVO Foundation, in collaboration with Birmingham City Council. The design features an outdoor classroom area for use by both schools and local residents.
Funded By:
Planted
By:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
02 March 2021
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
18m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Heather(Calluna vulgaris) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, large-leaved(Tilia platyphyllos) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | 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)
Tiny Forest Location:
- Perry Common Road
- Birmingham
- B23 7AB
- United Kingdom
Landowner(s):
