February 2021: Bristol's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Lewis Pidoux)
February 2021: Corner plot (Photo credit Lewis Pidoux)
February 2021: Volunteers planting the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Bristol City Council)
February 2021: Outdoor classroom area (Photo credit Lewis Pidoux)
February 2021: Trym Valley aerial shot (Photo credit Lewis Pidoux)
November 2023: Tiny Forest has grown (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Bristol's first Tiny Forest was planted on 4 February 2021 by a small group of local volunteers from the local One Tree Per Child project. It is located in Trym Valley park, Southmead and was funded by the OVO Foundation, whose headquarters are also in Bristol, in collaboration with Bristol City Council, who provided the land. 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
180 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
102
Carbon
Storage
Storage
11
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
1
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
1
Butterfly
Species
Species
20
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
13
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
11
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
21
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
Planting
Date:
04 February 2021
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
23m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
373 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Common privet(Ligustrum vulgare) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Elder(Sambucus nigra) | 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) | Spindle(Euonymus europaea) | Wayfaring tree(Viburnum lantana) | Whitebeam(Sorbus aria) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Trym Valley
- Doncaster Road
- Southmead
- Bristol
- BS10 5PX
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.500278, -2.600333
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Bristol City Council: www.bristol.gov.uk/reportaparkproblem
Landowner(s):