East London I - Natura Nostra Forest

Natura Nostra Forest will be located in the dynamic borough of Barking and Dagenham, a heavily polluted and industralised area of London. The creation of a 1,000 Sq m Miyawaki forest - encompassing 3,500 trees - will restore the soil and create a resilient ecological corridor to act as a protective haven for wildlife in this bustling city. It will be a visible demonstration of how nature and urbanisation can co-exist successfully, even in the most densely-populated metropolis.

The borough supports heavy traffic through its arterial roads, which negatively impacts air quality and public health. Natura Nostra Forest will play an important role in mitigating the airborne pollution that comes from this traffic, allowing the local community to breathe cleaner air and setting a standard in air pollution management across London.