Legacy Forest
Restoring biodiversity in East London as a living legacy for Queen Elizabeth.
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Legacy Forest is located in the dynamic borough of Barking and Dagenham as a living legacy for Queen Elizabeth.
In an area with a long history of industrial activity and high levels of pollution, Legacy Forest has created a resilient biodiversity corridor, restored the soil and brought back ecological richness to a borough in desperate need of an investment in Nature.
As well as a boost for Nature, the forest is accessible to local people where they can take in the sights and sounds of the natural world; offering a restorative and tranquil space in the community. This living legacy supports the wellbeing of both people and planet and will continue to do so long into the future.
Forest Maker
James Godfrey-Faussett
Forest Partner
Forest Report: 2024
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This pocket forest has put an enormous amount of growth this year! Though it is much younger than the two pocket forests neighboring it, this forest has now reached the same heights as the forests flanking it - even though it is 1.5 years younger.
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Forest Report: 2023
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Lime saplings, both tall and small, have black/grey markings on their leaves, which is consistent across the forested area. This could be due to disease or pollutants coming from the main road opposite the forest. White, spotted markings have also been found on various willow saplings across the forested area. The mulch layer is still mainly hay which discourages undergrowth species to self-seed, other than yarrow in certain areas along the forest border. The forest still feels very young and there are many dog rose plants which are equal in height, or taller, than most tree saplings. The smaller species of dogwood and oak saplings are scattered throughout the forest planting area.
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Planting: January 2023
Other Forests Nearby
Castle Green Forest
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Renewal Forest
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Castle Green Forest II
An urban forest to mitigate pollution and bring biodiversity.
