February 2021: Glasgow's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)
February 2021: Soil preparation (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)
February 2021: Path through the Tiny Forest (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)
February 2021: Avenue End saplings (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)
February 2021: Tiny Forest plaque (Photo credit Glasgow City Council)
June 2023: Tiny Forest is growing (Photo credit Earthwatch Europe)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Scotland's first Tiny Forest was planted on 19 February 2021 in Avenue End Rd in Easterhouse, Glasgow. It was part-funded by the OVO Foundation and the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund. The Tiny Forest is in partnership with Glasgow City Council and the Seven Lochs Project and is being looked after by local volunteers and school children.
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
202 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
137
Carbon
Storage
Storage
6
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterfly
Species
Species
6
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
28
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
8
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
12
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:
19 February 2021
Planted
Area:
206m2
Classroom
Area:
22m2
Featured
Pathways:
Yes
Tallest
Tree:
244 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Elm, wych(Ulmus glabra) | Gorse(Ulex europaeus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Heather(Calluna vulgaris) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Pine, scots(Pinus sylvestris)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Avenue End Road
- Glasgow
- G33 5PH
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 55.875250, -4.160222
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Glasgow City Council:
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Landowner(s):