Tiny Forest West Pymble

Council is working with Earthwatch Australia in partnership with BUPA to establish our first Tiny Forest at West Pymble Village Green. The Tiny Forest will use species found within the Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest (STIF), a Critically Endangered Ecological Community.

Tiny Forests are densely packed patches of native bushland the size of a tennis court, right in the heart of our cities. These urban wildlife oases help to reconnect people with nature and mitigate our urban climate and biodiversity challenges.

Using the established Miyawaki planting method that includes soil enrichment, diverse indigenous plant selection, and a dense planting structure; Tiny Forests are supercharged, growing up to 10 times faster than traditional forests, and becoming up to 100 times more biodiverse than monoculture forests.

We are encouraging the local community to help plant, maintain and conduct important research at these sites, to better understand the benefits these tiny and mighty forests provide. 

Become a Tree Keeper

Would you like to help us maintain, monitor and protect this new urban biodiversity oasis? We are seeking passionate volunteers of all ages to help us look after our Tiny Forest at West Pymble Village Green.

No experience necessary! You will need to visit the Tiny Forest a handful of times a year to do basic maintenance. You can also help collect data through Earthwatch citizen science surveys.

We will provide you with all the information and tools you need to take part. Register your interest for more information by emailing hello@earthwatch.org.au

Get involved - Tree Planting event - June 2024

Join us in mid-June for a fun day planting Sydney’s first Tiny Forest!

No previous experience is necessary. Friendly Earthwatch staff will be on hand to show you what needs to be done. All tools and materials provided.

More information with planting day details will be provided soon.

The program is supported by Earthwatch Australia in partnership with BUPA.