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Perry Common, Birmingham

Planted: 02 March 2021
June 2022: Fever Tree Volunteer for Citizen Science Data Collection. Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe

June 2022: Fever Tree Volunteer for Citizen Science Data Collection. Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe

June 2022: Fever Tree Volunteer for Citizen Science Data Collection. Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe

June 2022: Fever Tree Volunteer for Citizen Science Data Collection. Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe

June 2022: Fever Tree Volunteer for Citizen Science Data Collection. Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe

June 2022: Fever Tree Volunteer for Citizen Science Data Collection. Photo credit: Earthwatch Europe

March 2021: Birmingham's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)

March 2021: Birmingham's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)

March 2021: Perry Common Tiny Forest (Photo credit Brian Spratt)

March 2021: Perry Common Tiny Forest (Photo credit Brian Spratt)

June 2023: Tiny Forest Perry Common has grown (Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

June 2023: Tiny Forest Perry Common has grown (Credit: Earthwatch Europe)

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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.

Led by: Earthwatch Europe
Design Document

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Citizen Science Surveys

447 Surveys Completed

View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.

286

Tree
Measurement

16

Pollinators
Timed Count

14

Butterflies
Timed Count

5

Butterfly
Species

30

Ground
Dwellers

59

Thermal
Comfort

15

FM: Infiltration
Rate

22

FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture

Help Needed: Become a Tree Keeper

Want to care for nature, connect with your community, and expand your skills? Support this Tiny Forest by becoming a volunteer Tree Keeper! Get involved in:

  • Maintenance (weeding and litter picking in this Tiny Forest)
  • Community Engagement (inspire local people to join in)
  • Science (counting butterflies, measuring trees, and more!)

You decide the activities and how often to do them, either on your own or with fellow Tree Keepers. Earthwatch is here to support you every step of the way! Once you complete the signup form, you will be added to our regular communications with all the latest on Tiny Forests and how you can help. What are you waiting for...

Planting Information

Planted
By:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
02 March 2021
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
18m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
460 cm
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)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • Perry Common Road
  • Birmingham
  • B23 7AB
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 52.535444, -1.861139

  • Birmingham City Council 0121 464 8728

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