Plan, install, and maintain a micro forest in Los Angeles.

A free guide to help you successfully install a micro forest that is compatible with the unique native ecology of Los Angeles and its nearby hillsides.

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Background

Micro forests (also called pocket forests, mini forests, and tiny forests) are densely-planted and multilayered indigenous forests planted in small urban spaces which act as self-sustaining ecosystems that reconnect fragmented habitat and restore biodiversity in the city.

Person’s hands shown on either side of a mound of soil. Soil is mounded in a circle around a newly planted plant, creating a berm which holds water when the plant is irrigated.

Create your forest

A guide to the process of planning, installing, and maintaining a Micro Forest in Los Angeles.

Rows of young plants in black 1 gallon nursery pots.

Resources

Plant suppliers, urban forest communities and other helpful material to help you get started.