Legacy Forest
Restoring biodiversity in East London as a living legacy for Queen Elizabeth.
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Legacy Forest will be 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 will create a resilient biodiversity corridor, restore the soil and bring back ecological richness to a borough in desperate need of an investment in Nature.
As well as a boost for Nature, the forest will be accessible to local people where they can take in the sights and sounds of the natural world; it will be a restorative and tranquil space in the community. This living legacy will support the wellbeing of both people and planet long into the future.
Forest Maker
James Godfrey-Faussett
Forest Partner
Forest Report: 2023
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Average of 3 Tallest Trees
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 is discouraging 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
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