TfL plants first 'Tiny Forest' at Hammersmith control centre
600 native trees planted on unused land with support from Hammersmith & Fulham Council and local schools.
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Transport for London (TfL) has established its first 'Tiny Forest' on a disused plot of land at its Hammersmith Service Control Centre. The miniature woodland, comprising 600 native trees, has been planted on an area roughly the size of a tennis court. This initiative is designed to create new wildlife habitats, enhance biodiversity, and introduce more green space into the urban environment.
Community involvement and council support
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The project, which commenced in March, is a collaboration between TfL, Earthwatch Europe, Hammersmith & Fulham Council, and local communities. Hammersmith & Fulham Council provided the necessary funding, with additional support from the Forestry Commission. A recent maintenance session saw 60 pupils from Flora Gardens School join volunteers. The schoolchildren not only assisted with caring for the young trees but also toured the control centre to learn about transport network management and potential careers in transport and engineering.
Councillor Nicole Trehy, Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Travel, stated that these forests provide homes for hundreds of species and contribute to cleaning the air and cooling urban areas. The land used for the forest at Trussley Road has historical ties, having previously been part of the Kensington and Richmond railway line.
Broader environmental goals
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TfL anticipates that the woodland will require less attention as it matures, with minimal maintenance expected after approximately three years. The dense planting is intended to offer shade and cooling during warmer periods, absorb carbon dioxide as the trees grow, and provide further habitat for wildlife. This Tiny Forest is part of TfL’s broader Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Plan, which seeks to utilise land adjacent to and around the transport network to protect and expand habitats and link existing green spaces. Simon Feldman, a service controller and lead for the project at TfL, expressed delight at the forest's progress and highlighted its potential to create a 'strong green heartbeat for London' across TfL's estate.
This initiative adds to the growing number of Tiny Forests within Hammersmith & Fulham, with the council reporting seven such sites across the borough. These include locations at Eelbrook Common, Normand Park, Frank Banfield Park, Hammersmith Park, Wormholt Park, Norland North Open Space, and Trussley Road.
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+What is a Tiny Forest and where has TfL created its first one?
A Tiny Forest is a densely planted miniature woodland designed to pack a large number of native trees into a small urban area. Transport for London has established its first Tiny Forest at its Hammersmith Service Control Centre on a patch of unused land.
+Who funded the Tiny Forest project at Hammersmith?
The Tiny Forest project at TfL's Hammersmith Service Control Centre was funded by Hammersmith & Fulham Council. The Forestry Commission also provided support for the initiative.
+What is the purpose of TfL's Tiny Forest initiative?
The Tiny Forest aims to create new wildlife habitats, increase biodiversity, and provide more green space in urban areas. It is part of TfL's wider Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Plan to utilise land for environmental benefits.
+Who participated in planting and maintaining the Tiny Forest?
Local schoolchildren, including pupils from Flora Gardens School, along with volunteers, participated in the planting and ongoing maintenance of the Tiny Forest. They also learned about transport operations and careers.
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