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Lake Mac Tiny Forest
Tiny Forests are a concept based on a methodology developed in the 1970’s by Akira Miyawaki, a Japanese botanist.
They consist of a dense pocket (approx. 200m2) of diverse, native vegetation. The method involves intense soil remediation to incorporate nutrients, and a dense planting structure. This results in accelerated growth and creates a mature forest structure about ten times faster than traditional forests. A Tiny Forest aims to:
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ReLeaf Lake Mac is creating the first Tiny Forest in the Hunter Region right here in Teralba, Lake Macquarie.
Once complete, the Lake Mac Tiny Forest will be one of over 3000 worldwide helping to support biodiversity, capture stormwater and assist with combating climate change. |
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Download the Tiny Forest Handbook to learn more about the methodology and expected outcomes.
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Get involved
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Forest Keeper team
Individuals and groups can become a citizen scientists or Tiny Forest ambassadors. Forest Keepers can assist with:
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Become a citizen scientist (coming soon!)
We will be undertaking ongoing monitoring of the Tiny Forest site through Earthwatch's citizen science programs. You can help by observing and documenting biodiversity at the Tiny Forest site, to help us understand how it changes over time. |
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Community planting day
Sorry our planting day is full! We appreciate your enthusiasm to help. We'll be planting more than 750 native plants to establish the Tiny Forest. Sunday 28 May 10-11.30am Tiny Forest site, Lake Crescent, Teralba Registrations essential please at events.humanitix.com/tiny-forest-planting-day. |
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Site and concept design
The Lake Mac Tiny Forest will be located at:
2A Five Islands Road, Booragul. Access to the site is from Lake Crescent, Teralba. Construction and planting are now underway!
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Project Proposal
Read more about the proposed Tiny Forest in Lake Mac. |
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Community Information Session
View the webinar recording from November 2022 here to learn all about the project, and how you can get involved. |
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Video: These tiny urban forests could be a secret weapon against climate change
Watch the video here to learn about Tiny Forest projects from around the world. |
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ABC Newcastle interview
A forest the size of a tennis court? Listen to Anna Noon talk with ABC's Dan and Jenny about the Tiny Forest project, June 2022 |
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Tiny Forest Sponsors and Supporters
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We are increasing tree canopy and native vegetation cover across Lake Macquarie.
Trees and native vegetation filter air pollution, enhancing our quality of life. They shield buildings from the sun and provide shade for cyclists and walkers. They transform urban developments by making them more appealing places to work and raise families. ReLeaf Lake Mac aims to protect existing and grow new green infrastructure, but it takes a village to grow a forest. Find out how you can help. Visit the Releaf Lake Mac website at releaflakemac.org.au, or Facebook page. ReLeaf Lake Mac and the Lake Mac Tiny Forest are projects of the Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance.
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