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East Lancing Recreation Ground, Lancing

Planted: 11 March 2021
March 2021: East Lancing Tiny Forest (Photo credit Lancing Parish Council)

March 2021: East Lancing Tiny Forest (Photo credit Lancing Parish Council)

March 2021: Woodchipped area (Photo credit Holly Weber. Royal Holloway in association with UKCEH)

March 2021: Woodchipped area (Photo credit Holly Weber. Royal Holloway in association with UKCEH)

March 2021: Saplings (Photo credit Holly Weber. Royal Holloway in association with UKCEH)

March 2021: Saplings (Photo credit Holly Weber. Royal Holloway in association with UKCEH)

March 2021: Mulch layer (Photo credit Holly Weber. Royal Holloway in association with UKCEH)

March 2021: Mulch layer (Photo credit Holly Weber. Royal Holloway in association with UKCEH)

March 2021: Tiny Forest plaque (Photo credit Lancing Parish Council)

March 2021: Tiny Forest plaque (Photo credit Lancing Parish Council)

May 2023: Tiny Forest East Lancing Recreation Ground (credit: Halinka Tree Keeper)

May 2023: Tiny Forest East Lancing Recreation Ground (credit: Halinka Tree Keeper)

May 2023: Trees Growing (Photo credit Halinka. Tree Keeper)

May 2023: Trees Growing (Photo credit Halinka. Tree Keeper)

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

The South Coast's first Tiny Forest was planted on 11 March 2021 in East Lancing Recreational Ground. It was funded by the DEFRA Green Recovery Challenge Fund, in collaboration with Lancing Parish Council. The design features an outdoor classroom area for use by both local schools and community members.

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Citizen Science Surveys

202 Surveys Completed

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109

Carbon
Storage

8

Pollinators
Timed Count

1

Butterflies
Timed Count

3

Butterfly
Species

17

Ground
Dwellers

32

Thermal
Comfort

10

FM: Infiltration
Rate

22

FM: Compaction
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:
11 March 2021
Planted
Area:
205m2
Classroom
Area:
28m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
290 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | Gorse(Ulex europaeus) | Guelder, rose(Viburnum opulus) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, small-leaved(Tilia cordata) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Rowan(Sorbus aucuparia) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • East Lancing Recreational Ground
  • 1 Sussex Road
  • Lancing
  • BN15 8DU
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 50.828000, -0.298167
  • Lancing Parish Council 01903 753355

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