'This Treerific Geocache Series highlights London's trees and forest ecosystems! This park has seen dozens of plantings from the 1990s to the 2010s, and is a perfect place to see various stages of tree growth. During the first year after planting, the tree needs time to get over the shock of being transplanted, so little to now growth is seen. During the second year, the tree works to establish its roots, and by the third year you can visible see the tree start to thrive. Caring for trees during these first few years is vital for the success of the trees growth, and hundreds of volunteers have donated their time and skill to both plant and care for the many trees that call this park home. Volunteers work tirelessly all throughout the city to make London greener and to increase the canopy cover that has been lacking in the last decade. London’s canopy cover currently stands at 22%, well under the ideal 40%. However, thanks to planting projects like the one in this park, and many others, Londoners are working together in the pursuit of a greener tomorrow! Don't forget to CITO!