January 2021: The Tiny Forest at Foxwell Drive is planted (Photo credit Kerstin Timm. Foxwell Drive)
January 2021: Planted saplings (Photo credit Kerstin Timm. Foxwell Drive)
January 2021: Outdoor classroom area (Photo credit Kerstin Timm. Foxwell Drive)
January 2021: Benches being installed (Photo credit Oxford City Council)
July 2023: a green Tiny Forest at Foxwell Drive (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
2023: Tiny Forest at Foxwell Drive (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Foxwell Drive's Tiny Forest was planted on 28 January 2021 by local contractors (in line with Covid restrictions). It is a curved shape that follows the road and is adjacent to the A40. This Tiny Forest was funded by the OVO Foundation, in collaboration with Oxford City Council. There is an outdoor classroom area that can be used by both schools and local residents.
Be a Science Superhero
To access all our surveys and instructions on how to take part for this Tiny Forest, click the link to the left or scan the QR code with your mobile (each QR is unique to each forest). Find out more about Tiny Forest research
Citizen Science Surveys
191 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
81
Carbon
Storage
Storage
5
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
1
Butterfly
Species
Species
17
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
58
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
14
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
13
FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture
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:
Volunteer Group, Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
28 January 2021
Planted
Area:
201m2
Classroom
Area:
16m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
654 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, bird(Prunus padus) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Common privet(Ligustrum vulgare) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, large-leaved(Tilia platyphyllos) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Maple, field(Acer campestre) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Spindle(Euonymus europaea) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Foxwell Drive
- Headington
- Oxford
- OX3 9QF
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.769139, -1.215472
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Oxford City Council: 01865 252240
Landowner(s):