Why community pocket forests matter
Australia’s cities are growing rapidly, but with urban expansion comes a critical challenge: how do we maintain and grow green spaces that support biodiversity, improve community’s wellbeing, and mitigate the effects of climate change?
The answer lies in urban greening initiatives, such as our community pocket forests.
What is a community pocket forest?
As the name suggests, they’re small forests planted with and for the local community.
Whether that is a local neighbourhood coming together, a school, a shire or a private landholder, these tiny but mighty forests (no bigger than a tennis court!) are planted with native biodiverse species to recreate a forest endemic to that location.
Curious how we grow community pocket forests where they’re needed most?
We’re Carbon Positive Australia, an Australian charity working to restore Australia’s biodiverse nature, restoring ecosystems, creating wildlife habitat, and building climate resilience across regional and urban landscapes.
We’ve already planted over 22 community pocket forests Australia-wide, and are looking forward to planting many more.
Ready to learn how our community pocket forests are transforming neighbourhoods — and how you can help?
Fill out the form to get resources and updates, and see how you can support growing more community pockets forests in the neighbourhoods that need it most.
Explore some of our community pocket forests
