February 2021: The Tiny Forest at Meadow Lane is planted (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
February 2021: Outdoor classroom area (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
March 2021: Planted saplings (Photo credit Ben Preston. Meadow Lane)
April 2021: New leaves after two months (Photo credit Bath Spa University)
August 2023: Tiny Forest has grown (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Meadow Lane's Tiny Forest was planted on 4 February 2021 by local contractors (in line with Covid restrictions). It is part of Meadow Lane Nature Park and is located close to the River Thames. This Tiny Forest was funded by the DEFRA Green Recovery Challenge Fund, 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
268 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
142
Carbon
Storage
Storage
9
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
4
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
1
Butterfly
Species
Species
39
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
37
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
16
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
20
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:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
04 February 2021
Planted
Area:
206m2
Classroom
Area:
12m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
400 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Alder buckthorn(Frangula alnus) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Poplar, black(Poplus nigra) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Meadow Lane Nature Park
- Meadow Lane
- Oxford
- OX4 4BL
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.734778, -1.239861
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Oxford City Council: 01865 252240
Landowner(s):