Thank you to everyone who took part in the Tiny Forest Wildlife Count!
The Tiny Forest Wildlife Count is took place 17 May – 1 June 2025. It involves observing and counting bees, butterflies and bugs at the 270+ Tiny Forests across the UK.
We’re calling on everyone who lives near a Tiny Forest to get involved and help us understand how Tiny Forests support wildlife and urban communities.
Take part with friends, family, your schools, a local group or by yourself. Join the Wildlife Count and you can be a science superhero, making a difference for nature.
Get outdoors, boost your wellbeing and discover the wildlife near you!
How to take part in the Wildlife Count?
Taking part is easy, all you need to do is grab your phone and head to your local Tiny Forest:
- Find your Tiny Forest – click through to your Tiny Forest on our map
- Open the surveys – on the Tiny Forest site page, under where it says ‘Start Surveying this Tiny Forest’, click the QR code
- Complete the surveys – fill in the forms for Butterflies Timed Count, Butterfly Species List, Ground Dwellers, and Pollinators Timed Count
- Submit your results online by Monday 2 June – help support Britain’s urban wildlife
What is a Tiny Forest?
A Tiny Forest is a dense woodland planted in a small area, recreating the natural structure of a forest in miniature. Tiny but powerful, they bring all the benefits of a woodland into the heart of urban communities. They help reconnect people with nature, enhance our wellbeing, tackle the impacts of climate change and provide nature-rich habitat for wildlife.
Why do we monitor wildlife in Tiny Forests?
Tiny Forests are a network of living laboratories that bring nature to our towns and cities. We want to understand the benefits they bring to urban communities for people and wildlife. By taking part in the four wildlife surveys – counting butterflies, pollinators and ground dwellers – you will help our scientists learn how Tiny Forests support wildlife. This knowledge will help us continue to plant more Tiny Forests and restore nature across the UK.
