Barnet Environmental Project Tiny Forest.

Overview

You are registered on this group if you are interested in what’s happening at the Tiny Forest Barnet. I will send out emails every so often to remind you about what is happening. If you want to know more or seek clarification please ring me on (07768) 353108. Planting completed on the 24th of February with the help of Earthwatch, Barnet Council and most importantly lots of local people. On again on the 26th March 2025 3 more experimental tiny forests were planted. Three different techniques and different plant types used. Thank you to those who have helped support the Tiny Forest creation. Now it’s time to nurture and study how the trees grow. using citizen science uploading data to Earthwatch. This will involve regular activities through the calendar year. Looking to engage the local community with citizen science and other environmental activities. The location is Henlys corner junction of A406 and the Finchley Road Here is a precise what3words address, ///added.pink.opens https://w3w.co/added.pink.opens A Tiny Forest is a dense and rapidly growing native woodland in a small area. It will provide a protected habitat for wildlife, capture carbon, filter the air of harmful particulates and reduce flooding and soil loss. Besides these important local effects, it is symbolic of our need to protect our wider environment and it is hoped it will provide an education and emotional engagement of our community. It’s also something that we will have to physically nurture as a group. Its a great fit for Goodgym! These initiatives are gaining popularity across the UK, with organisations like EarthWatch (https://earthwatch.org.uk/get-involved/tiny-forests) and The Conservation Volunteers (https://blogs.tcv.org.uk/2020/12/03/the-conservation-volunteers-and-partners-are-pioneering-the-miyawaki-approach-in-europe-with-the-biggest-plant-of-this-kind/) getting involved. If you have ideas about how to promote this planting to the community please also get in touch. We want schools, community groups, artisans, news media and others to get involved. Thanks to Daniel Mermelstein (https://www.goodgym.org/runners/daniel-mermelstein) for introducing the idea to Goodgym Barnet.