We are excited to announce a new green infrastructure initiative: an urban mini-forest! With the support from TD Friends of the Environment, Green Communities Canada, Nature London, and ReForest London, LEN will be planting a mini forest within an equitably deserving location of London.

Stay tuned for upcoming details and exclusive updates on this exciting project!

What is a mini-forest? 

A mini-forest is a community of native trees and shrubs that are planted closely together within an urban setting. Mini-forests utilize a multi-layered design; mimicking the uniqueness of a natural forest. These dense plantings result in taller plants in a shorter time period, as the trees grow quickly towards the sun to compete for resources. 

Mini-forests provide multiple environmental, social, and health benefits including reducing air pollution, mitigating the heat island effect, increasing biodiversity, capturing carbon, and increasing accessible green space for the community.