The forest was planted on the grounds of North Seattle College (NSC), recognised nationally as a leader in sustainability among associate colleges. NSC grounds hold over 11 acres of wetland that are home to a variety of animal species, including the Great Blue Heron. The addition of this forest will create a distinct ecosystem and provide habitat for species like the Pacific Tree Frog, further enriching the biodiversity on campus.

The forest is nestled on grounds near Licton Springs - an area known to the Lushootseed Coast Salish peoples as líq’tәd, meaning "reddish mud”. For thousands of years, the Dkhw’Duw’Absh (People of the Inside) and Xacuabš (People of the Large Lake), ancestors of the present-day Duwamish Tribe, used this site as a spiritual health spa and place of restoration. With this forest, the site will continue to offer a space of relaxation and reflection for the 4,675 students enrolled at NSC.

A 400 sq m pocket forest is being planted at the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Business and Management Sciences. With over 1,200 native trees of more than 50 species, the forest will act as a living seed bank, helping to preserve biodiversity in a city where green cover is rapidly shrinking. The university students will be hands-on in its creation, gaining real-world training in urban forestry, ecological restoration, and sustainable land management. More than 2,000 learners are expected to benefit from this open-air classroom — a rare opportunity in an increasingly urbanized Nairobi.

The forest also carries symbolic weight. Just 30 minutes away lies Thogoto Forest, an ecologically and culturally important area that serves as a place of worship and community gathering for ceremonies and spiritual rituals. Once cut in two by the Southern Bypass, parts of Thogoto have been overtaken by housing developments and are now under pressure from logging and urban expansion. Meanwhile, Karura Forest’s Sigiria section, just 20 minutes from campus, stands as a nearby example of successful urban conservation.