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East Wichel Park, Swindon

Planted: 11 March 2021
March 2021: Swindon's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: Swindon's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: MINI and Swindon Parish Council (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: MINI and Swindon Parish Council (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: MINI apprentices (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: MINI apprentices (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: Tiny Forest plaque (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: Tiny Forest plaque (Photo credit MINI UK)

March 2021: Saplings (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)

March 2021: Saplings (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)

June 2022: Science Day

June 2022: Science Day

June 2022: Science Day

June 2022: Science Day

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Welcome to our Tiny Forest

Swindon's first Tiny Forest was planted on 11 March 2021 and was funded by MINI Electric, in collaboration with South Swindon Parish Council. It was planted by MINI apprentices, local contractors and school children from East Wichel Community Primary School (with social distancing in place). Sarsons stones from East Wichel Park have been placed in a large stone circle, encompassing the Tiny Forest and there are benches all around the forest for people to meet up and spend time in nature.

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338 Surveys Completed

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220

Carbon
Storage

3

Pollinators
Timed Count

3

Butterflies
Timed Count

2

Butterfly
Species

25

Ground
Dwellers

35

Thermal
Comfort

26

FM: Infiltration
Rate

24

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:
0m2
Featured
Pathways:
Tallest
Tree:
430 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Dogwood(Cornus sanguinea) | 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) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis) | Willow, goat(Salix caprea) | Willow, grey(Salix cinerea subsp. Oleifolia)

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Tiny Forest Location:

  • East Wichel Park
  • 21 Fernacre Road
  • Swindon
  • SN1 7AS
  • United Kingdom
  • GPS: 51.542778, -1.786361
  • Swindon Parish Council 01793 312006

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