MINI UK has established its 14th Tiny Forest through its collaboration with Earthwatch Europe, resulting in a total combined area of 2,844 square meters of fresh woodland across the United Kingdom.

These compact forests, comparable in size to a tennis court, encompass more than 600 native saplings each. Studies indicate that within the initial three years, these areas can attract over 500 new species of animals and plants.

Over the span of their two-year partnership, the planting of MINI Tiny Forests has engaged over 1,600 volunteers, including schoolchildren, university students, council members, hospital staff, and local community members.

Federico Izzo, Director of MINI UK & Ireland, reflected on the two-year partnership, stating, “Bringing people together, sustainability and creative use of space are all at the heart of MINI, making Earthwatch Europe the perfect partner to help us put these values into action. I am incredibly proud of the Tiny Forests we’ve planted so far, the green space they offer communities and their positive sustainable impact.”

Ben Williams, Senior Project Manager at Earthwatch, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with MINI has been such an exciting journey. Between Swindon in 2021 and planting the final trees of this season in Coleshill, we’ve planted 14 Tiny Forests together.