Residents, Rother District Council officers, and Rye’s mayor Andy Stuart worked together on Mason Field to plant the trees, forming what is known as a Miyawaki Forest.
The project was funded by a grant from the Coronation Living Heritage Fund, set up to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
The micro wood involves densely planting a mix of native tree and shrub saplings on a plot about the size of a tennis court.
This approach copies the natural process of forest regeneration, promotes fast growth, increases resilience, and reduces future maintenance needs.
Fencing and signage are expected to be put up at the site soon.
Kathryn Field, councillor responsible for environmental and climate strategy, said: “Micro woods bring huge benefits to the local environment, providing habitats for our pollinator species and other wildlife and helping to tackle the effects of climate change in our district.
“I am extremely grateful to the volunteers who gave us their time over two days, and council staff, to plant the trees and create Rye’s very own micro wood.”
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