Tiny Forest Muziekplein

Utrecht • The Netherlands

This Tiny forest was planted in 2018, next to Utrecht Terwijde railwaystation and borders the local mall and school. This project showed that it is possible to convert a parking lot into a lush, green forest.

The forest was planted in cooperation with the nearby primary school the Ridderhof. Ridderhof’s deputy director Jelle Weeda dreamed of converting the massive, windy parking lot into a park with sports facilities and a natural play area. The forest was the first part of the transformation of the Muziekplein.

Planted by

  • Primary school Ridderhof
  • Hoek landscaping
  • Municipality of Utrecht
  • IVN Natuureducatie.

Plant date

4 April 2018

Surface

  • 225 m² (2018)
  • Additional 180m² (2021)
  • Outdoor classroom: 50 m²

Trees

  • 600 trees (2018)
  • 540 extra trees (2021)

Expansion

After four years the forest was expanded, and the fencing had to be replaced. The forest is now 400 m² and is sourrounded by a natural play area, sports facilities and a pond. It is an attractive green spot in a highly urbanized suburbia. The former parking lot is now a place where people meet, childrens play, teenagers hangout and enjoy nature.

In 2025 this forest shows an abundance growth with trees reaching up to 8 meters height. The forest is that dense that you cannot look through it. Inside the forest you disappear in a green world, imagine what the effect on children will be!

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