Join the Tiny Forest Tree Survey and help urban nature thrive!
The Tiny Forest Tree Survey is taking place 12 – 20 October 2024. It is a simple survey, measuring and identifying trees at the 250+ 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 grow.
Connect with nature, boost your wellbeing and discover the Tiny Forest in your community!
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 12-20 October
- Submit your results online – be a science superhero!
Sign up to receive a downloadable Survey Pack by email in time for the Tree Survey. It includes instructions on how to do the survey, an autumn tree identification guide and fun activities for all the family.
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.
Sign up to the Tiny Forest Tree Survey
To take part in the Tiny Forest Tree Survey and receive your free Survey Pack in a few weeks, fill in your details below. Please note, you can only take part at a Tiny Forest site.