Two new Miyawaki Forests planted in Spelthorne
Spelthorne Borough Council has planted two new Miyawaki forests to boost local biodiversity and support climate resilience.
At Littleton Recreation Ground, 1,010 native tree and shrub whips from 25 species were planted during the week of 23 February. A community planting day brought together 28 volunteers from local groups, businesses and the wider community.
A second Miyawaki forest was created during the week commencing 16 March at Hengrove Recreation Ground in North Ashford/South Stanwell. The former gravel‑pit site will benefit greatly from this dense, fast‑growing planting approach. Seventeen volunteers, including a corporate team from Mitie joined Council officers for a sunny community planting day.
These new micro‑forests will help improve biodiversity and strengthen the Borough’s resilience to climate change.