March 2021: Redbridge's first Tiny Forest is planted (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)
March 2021: Planting day (Photo credit Keith Kinghorn)
March 2021: Planting the saplings (Photo credit Keith Kinghorn)
March 2021: South Park Tiny Forest (Photo credit Continental Landscapes)
March 2021: Tiny Forest plaque (Photo credit Keith Kinghorn)
June 2022: Monitoring the Tiny Forest
June 2022: Monitoring the Tiny Forest
June 2023: Tiny Forest is growing (photo credit: Earthwatch Europe)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Redbridge's first Tiny Forest was planted on 18 March 2021 in South Park. It was planted by local contractors (in line with Covid restrictions) and is being monitored and maintained by volunteers from the local community group 'South Park Users Group'. The design features an outdoor classroom area for use by both local schools and community members.
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
214 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
134
Carbon
Storage
Storage
7
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
0
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
2
Butterfly
Species
Species
10
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
40
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
8
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
13
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:
18 March 2021
Planted
Area:
209m2
Classroom
Area:
34m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
276 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Alder(Alnus glutinosa) | Alder buckthorn(Frangula alnus) | Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Broom(Cytisus scoparius) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Heather(Calluna vulgaris) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Lime, large-leaved(Tilia platyphyllos) | 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)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- South Park
- South Park Road
- Ilford
- IG1 1SS
- United Kingdom
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GPS: 51.556861, 0.090750
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Redbridge Council 0208 708 5437
Landowner(s):