Miyawaki-inspired micro forests in Los Angeles.
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BETTE DAVIS MICRO FOREST
Planted in June 2021
1,000 ft²
Bette Davis Picnic Area, Griffith Park
First Miyawaki-inspired micro forest in Los Angeles
Depicted at 3 years old
Designed by Seed to Landscape, sponsored by Hancock Park Garden Club
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ASCOT HILLS MICRO FOREST
Planted in January 2024
10,000 ft²
850 native trees, shrubs, perennials
Ongoing monitoring by Loyola Marymount University
Depicted at 7 months old
Designed by Seed to Landscape with locally-specific seeds, partners
Grown in LA, North East Trees, Loyola Marymount University
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OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE MICRO FOREST
Planted in December 2023
Read about the Occidental College micro forest
Depicted at 8 months old
Weeding and watering by Occidental College students
Designed using Seed to Landscape’s LA Micro Forests website, seedlings furnished by the Biology department of Occidental College, planted by college students
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ANAWAKALMEKAK MICRO FOREST
Planted in April 2024
Depicted at 2 months old and during planting
Designed by Seed to Landscape, planted by students at Anawakalmekak University Preparatory, Indigenous K-12 school
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PRESCOTT SCHOOL MICRO FOREST
Planted in November 2023
910 ft²
132 native trees, shrubs, perennials
Depicted at 9 months old
Designed by Seed to Landscape, partners Angelenos for Green Schools, SUGi, planted by the students at Prescott’s School of Enriched Sciences