Tiny Forest
Tiny Forest was first set up in the UK by Earthwatch Europe. Tiny Forest employs the Japanese Miyawaki method to create dense, fast-growing native woodland in areas approximately the size of a tennis court.
To date, 293 Tiny Forests have been planted through this scheme. These wildlife-rich forests are often grown on brownfield sites, in urban areas or schools, serving as havens for native species and spaces for communities to connect.
Acting as living laboratories, Tiny Forests are monitored by diverse local communities that often use digital devices to track changes such as the forests' impact on urban temperature. Digital networks enable distributed Tiny Forests to connect and share resources and findings.
Screenshot from Tiny Forest depicting two people conducting monitoring
