With the recent planting at Coleshill near Birmingham, a Tiny Forest has now been established near each of the three MINI manufacturing sites in the UK. Apprentices from MINI Plant Oxford, BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, and MINI Plant Swindon collectively supported these plantings.

The establishment of these forests has enabled Earthwatch Europe to organize 13 Science Days, during which experts visit schools to educate young individuals about the significance of nature, sustainability, and wildlife preservation.

This included the first Tiny Forest in the Republic of Ireland, which will benefit clients from the Tolka River Project – a drug rehabilitation programme, and their local community. Together we’re making big changes using small spaces. We look forward to where these super tiny, super powerful forests can take us next planting season and beyond.”

Over the past two years, increased biodiversity has been observed in MINI Tiny Forests, attracting seven different butterfly species, such as the Red Admiral and Skipper species, as well as frogs, newts, digger wasps' nests, and over 3,000 ground-dwelling invertebrates. MINI is excited to continue monitoring the development of its Tiny Forests, the diverse wildlife they attract, and the various ways in which communities across the UK and Ireland utilise them.