Learn more about the mighty power of Tiny Forests at a public open meeting with the Friends and EarthWatch Europe, ahead of the anticipated planting day in March.

Tiny Forests are small patches of intensive woodland, with around 600 trees and shrubs being planted into as space the size of a tennis court.

Based on the Miyawaki Method - a planting approach developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki - Tiny Forests reach maturity three to five times faster than normal forests due to intense competition among carefully selected native plants, which are chosen to reflect the different canopy layers of a natural forest. Tiny Forests provide habitat, boost biodiversity, capture carbon, support urban cooling and help to mitigate flooding, providing an all-round benefit to local communities.

EarthWatch is also committed to supporting community involvement and citizen science, so there will be many opportunities to get involved in tree care, monitoring and becoming an official Tree Keeper for our Tiny Forest.

Blythe Hill Fields has been selected as one of the few parks in Lewisham to have a new Tiny Forest installed this year and, although the date isn’t yet confirmed, we’re anticipating a planting day of either Friday 8 or Friday 15 March.

Join us for a fascinating discussion about how Tiny Forests work and how you can get involved.

Please note the change of venue - this event will now be held upstairs at The Chandos.