Take part in the Tiny Forest Tree Survey this autumn!
The Tiny Forest Tree Survey is here! It is taking place during 6 – 19 October 2025. It is a simple survey, measuring and identifying trees at the 290+ Tiny Forests across the UK.
Discover your local Tiny Forest, get outdoors and enjoy the autumn trees this October. It’s the perfect way to stay connected with nature as the colours change and winter approaches. Take part with friends, family or by yourself and make the most of this beautiful season.
We’re inviting everyone who lives near a Tiny Forest to get involved and help us understand how Tiny Forests grow. Grab your ruler or measuring tape, head to your nearest Tiny Forest and be a scientist for the day!
What does the Tiny Forest Tree Survey involve?
Taking part is easy, all you need to do is:
- Check if you can reach a Tiny Forest – pick a site to visit on our map
- Sign up – receive and download your free Survey Pack
- Plan your Tree Survey – prepare for your Survey with our guide
- Enjoy – measure and ID tagged trees at your Tiny Forest during 6-19 October
- Submit your results online – complete the tree measurement survey and be a science superhero!
Sign up to receive a free downloadable Tree Survey Pack which includes instructions, printable recording sheets, and an autumn tree identification guide to help you take part.
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. They are planted using the Miyawaki method developed in Japan.
Tiny but powerful, they bring the benefits of a woodland into the heart of urban communities. We want to build more scientific research on the Miyawaki tree planting method and its effects when used for Tiny Forests in urban settings. Tiny Forests form a network of living laboratories across the UK.
Citizen scientists (like yourself!) help us to understand how Tiny Forests reconnect people with nature, enhance our wellbeing, tackle the impacts of climate change and provide nature-rich habitat for wildlife.
Why do we want you to measure Tiny Forest trees?
By measuring trees at your Tiny Forest, you will be contributing to scientific research!
You will help our team of scientists to explore how Tiny Forest sites grow, and how much carbon they store over time. This develops the scientific understanding of how Tiny Forests benefit people and wildlife in urban communities.
Be a science superhero!
Taking part in a Tiny Forest citizen science survey is a great opportunity to spend some mindful time outside in your local area. It’s also a brilliant way to connect with your community and spend time with family and friends in nature.
Join the Tiny Forest Tree Survey
To join the Tiny Forest Tree Survey, pick the Tiny Forest site where you will do your survey on the map below. Then complete the form to sign up. You will receive updates and reminders by email as well as a free downloadable Tree Survey pack.
If you are part of a school with a Tiny Forest who would like to take part, sign up below.
If you are a Tree Keeper volunteer and your Tiny Forest isn’t on the above map, sign up below.