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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

401 Surveys Completed

266

Carbon
Storage

13

Pollinators
Timed Count

14

Butterflies
Timed Count

3

Butterfly
Species

27

Ground
Dwellers

47

Thermal
Comfort

15

FM: Infiltration
Rate

16

FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture

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Planting Information

Planted
By:
Landscape contractors
Planting
Date:
02 March 2021
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
18m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
291 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

Landowner(s):