Horniman Museum plants micro-forest

The Horniman Museum is planting a micro-forest on its site.

A 300m2 area of the south London museum's grounds is being redeveloped into a 'green screen', protecting its gardens from noise and air pollution and creating new habitats for local wildlife.

Plans were made possible following a successful fundraising appeal. The museum estimates it lost about £150,000 each month it was closed due to Covid-19.

Horniman's Head of Horticulture Errol Fernandes said donors have "played a vital part in creating something that will benefit our local environment for decades to come".

Planting will continue through the winter and into early spring.