We planted Tully Forest in March 2020. Since then, it has transformed into a biologically rich ecosystem, supporting various bird species, small spiders, and insects. The forest’s tall trees have created a dense canopy, forming a developed strata - layers of vegetation - that supports diverse life.

Planted in 2021 in one of London’s most polluted areas, Thames View Forest is home to a variety of wildlife that differs from that found in other London forests. This school forest provides much-needed access to nature for children who have little green space in their daily lives. The forest supports the science curriculum, offering hands-on exposure to biodiversity and giving students an active role in boosting the ecological richness of their community.

We planted Gurrbum II in April 2022 to mark the second stage of a planting initiative to create a ‘corridor’ linking habitats for the endangered southern cassowary. The forest very quickly established itself. The trees are now reaching impressive heights and the tree canopy continues to expand, with new shoots emerging to signal the forest’s strong and healthy growth.

Khoi First Nations Forest will be a collaboration with the Goringhaikona Khoi tribe, an indigenous South African community. Planting a forest will reconnect community members with native tree species from the neighboring Table Mountain.

The Goringhaikona kraal (a traditional, circular enclosure and settlement) at the Oude Molen Eco-Village is a cultural and heritage site where this first nations tribe uphold their practices. It is the last remaining Khoi kraal in Cape Town and Khoi First Nations Forest will be located adjacent to it. Indeed the forest will have a circular design, mirroring the shape of the kraal.

Our Athenian Oak Revival project marks the first time SUGi is venturing into large-scale oak restoration and comes in response to the tragic loss of forests in the region following years of intermittent fires. Calling on both the natural history and mythology of the region, 12 species of indigenous oak trees will be restored across 10,000 Sq m. Our aim is to bring back a native oak forest in an area where these beautiful ecosystems used to be common sight but are slowly being forgotten.

The project will restore this complex ecosystem through the planting of an interconnected mix of native species - from the mighty oaks down to scented and medicinal herbs. This will create one harmonic and resilient ecosystem in which biodiversity will flourish. Athenian Oak Revival is also important for land management and the prevention of forest fires. It offers an alternative to the pine monoplanations that have come to dominate the local landscape and are highly susceptible to fires. In planting a diverse mix of species, this pocket of oak forest could potentially help combat future blazes.

SUGi is delighted to bring yet another of its outdoor classrooms to students in Berkeley, with a new Miyawaki forest at Berkeley Technology Academy.

Berkeley Technology Academy (BTA) is a continuation high school diploma program designed to meet the needs of students aged 16-18, who have not graduated from high school, and are deemed at risk of not completing their education.