Girrga yabang Tiny Forest

Girrga yabang (meaning ‘bee’s nest’ in Gringai dialect, Wonnarua Nation) Tiny Forest aims to create a sanctuary for biodiversity and restore native flora on previous degraded land.  The Girrga yabang Tiny Forest reflects the private landholder’s commitment to the environment, community, and climate action.

Planted by a group of community volunteers, the landscape design features a central path, reclaimed railway sleeper edging and seating, along with informational signage.

The forest comprises of 640 native plants from 26 species.

This tiny forest project was led by The Groundswell Collective, funded by Carbon Positive Australia, and supported by Hunter Urban Forests.